Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

Vienna Game (C26) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 23 moves · Round 3.14 · 19 September 2023

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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
  • Round3.14
  • Date19 September 2023
  • OpeningVienna Game (C26)
  • Length23 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 191 of 235 between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So in the Rama Chess database (2015–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 100–33 with 102 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 Nf6 3.Nc3 Bc5 4.Nge2 O-O 5.O-O c6 6.d4 exd4 7.Nxd4 Re8 8.Bg5 h6 9.Bh4 d6 10.Nb3 Nbd7 11.Nxc5 Nxc5 12.f3 b5 13.Be2 b4 14.Nb1 d5 15.exd5 Qxd5 16.Bxf6 Qxd1 17.Bxd1 gxf6 18.Kf2 Bf5 19.a3 b3 20.cxb3 Nd3+ 21.Kg1 Nxb2 22.Ra2 Bxb1 23.Rxb2 Bd3 0-1

This middlegame battle sees Wesley So take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Vienna Game (C26), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 23 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So?

In the 235 games between them in our database (2015 to 2025) Carlsen leads 100–33 with 102 draws. This game is number 191 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 3.14, on 19 September 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Vienna Game (ECO code C26). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 23 moves (46 plies).

Can I replay this game move by move?

Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.

Where can I find more games like this?

Browse the full Vienna Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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