Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023
Sicilian Defense (B31) · 1-0 (Wesley So won) · 45 moves · Round 3.6 · 19 September 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteWesley So
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Wesley So won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
- Round3.6
- Date19 September 2023
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B31)
- Length45 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 199 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, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).
The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023
Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Sicilian Defense (B31) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 45 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
When the dust settled, Wesley So won with the white 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 199 of 235.
Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 3.6, 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B31). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Wesley So won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (89 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.