Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, chess.com SpeedChess 2023
Indian Defenses (A45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 27 moves · Round 3.13 · 19 September 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackWesley So
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
- Round3.13
- Date19 September 2023
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 192 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: So vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).
Next game: So vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, chess.com SpeedChess 2023
Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So met over the board in this middlegame battle at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Indian Defenses (A45) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 27 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.
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 192 of 235.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 3.13, on 19 September 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 27 moves (53 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.