Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015
English Opening (A29) · ½-½ (Draw) · 41 moves · Round 8.3 · 25 April 2015
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteWesley So
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventVugar Gashimov Mem 2015
- Round8.3
- Date25 April 2015
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A29)
- Length41 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 2 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 (77th Tata Steel GpA, 2015).
Next game: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (3rd Sinquefield Cup 2015, 2015).
The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015
A full-length game in which Wesley So was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with English Opening (A29), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 41 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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In the end, the game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen. 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 2 of 235.
Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015, round 8.3, on 25 April 2015.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015 in 2015.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A29). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 41 moves (81 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.