Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

Flank Openings (A01) · ½-½ (Draw) · 86 moves · Round 3.2 · 19 September 2023

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White
Wesley So
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
  • Round3.2
  • Date19 September 2023
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A01)
  • Length86 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 203 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, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

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

1.b3 d5 2.Bb2 Bf5 3.Nf3 h6 4.g3 e6 5.Bg2 Nf6 6.O-O Be7 7.d3 O-O 8.Nbd2 Bh7 9.Ne5 a5 10.a3 Nfd7 11.Nxd7 Nxd7 12.e4 Bf6 13.Bxf6 Nxf6 14.Qe2 c6 15.e5 Nd7 16.f4 Qc7 17.Nf3 a4 18.b4 c5 19.bxc5 Qxc5+ 20.Qf2 Rfc8 21.Qxc5 Rxc5 22.Nd4 Nb8 23.Rfb1 Nc6 24.Nxc6 bxc6 25.Ra2 g5 26.Kf2 Raa5 27.Ke3 Kg7 28.Kd2 Bf5 29.Rb4 Rcb5 30.Rab2 Rxb4 31.Rxb4 g4 32.Rb6 c5 33.c4 dxc4 34.dxc4 Ra7 35.Bc6 h5 36.Ke3 Rc7 37.Bb5 Rc8 38.Rc6 Rd8 39.Rd6 Rh8 40.Rc6 h4 41.Rxc5 hxg3 42.hxg3 Rh3 43.Kf2 Rh2+ 44.Kg1 Ra2 45.Bxa4 Rxa3 46.Bc6 Rxg3+ 47.Kf2 Rc3 48.Bb7 Bd3 49.Rc7 Bxc4 50.Kg1 g3 51.Rd7 Rc2 52.Be4 Rf2 53.Rd4 Be2 54.Bg2 Bg4 55.Rd3 Rxf4 56.Rxg3 Kg6 57.Re3 Kf5 58.Bc6 Rd4 59.Be8 Bh5 60.Re1 Kg6 61.Rf1 Kg7 62.Re1 Rd8 63.Bc6 Rd2 64.Be4 Bg6 65.Bg2 Kh6 66.Bc6 Kg5 67.Rf1 Re2 68.Be8 Rxe5 69.Bxf7 Bd3 70.Rf2 Kg4 71.Rg2+ Kf3 72.Rf2+ Kg3 73.Rg2+ Kh4 74.Rf2 Kg5 75.Rg2+ Kf6 76.Rf2+ Bf5 77.Be8 Kg5 78.Rg2+ Bg4 79.Rf2 Kh4 80.Bc6 Re1+ 81.Kg2 Re3 82.Kh2 e5 83.Bg2 e4 84.Rf4 Kg5 85.Rxe4 Rxe4 86.Bxe4 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Wesley So had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Flank Openings (A01), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 86 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen. 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 203 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 3.2, 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 Flank Openings (ECO code A01). 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 86 moves (171 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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