Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

Pirc Defense (B08) · ½-½ (Draw) · 49 moves · Round 3.29 · 19 September 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Wesley So
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
  • Round3.29
  • Date19 September 2023
  • OpeningPirc Defense (B08)
  • Length49 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 204 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, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Be2 O-O 6.O-O c6 7.a4 e5 8.dxe5 dxe5 9.Qxd8 Rxd8 10.Bc4 Nbd7 11.Be3 Ng4 12.Bg5 Re8 13.h3 Ngf6 14.Be3 Bf8 15.Ng5 Re7 16.Rfd1 h6 17.Nf3 Re8 18.a5 Kg7 19.Nd2 Bc5 20.Bxc5 Nxc5 21.b4 Ne6 22.Bb3 Nd4 23.Nc4 Be6 24.a6 b6 25.Rd2 Bxc4 26.Bxc4 Kf8 27.f3 Nh5 28.Nd1 Rad8 29.Kf2 Nf4 30.h4 Nb5 31.Rxd8 Rxd8 32.Ne3 Rd2+ 33.Ke1 Rd4 34.Bxb5 cxb5 35.g3 Ne6 36.Nd5 Rc4 37.c3 Nc7 38.Nxc7 Rxc7 39.Kd2 Ke7 40.g4 Rd7+ 41.Kc2 f6 42.h5 g5 43.Rd1 Rxd1 44.Kxd1 Kd6 45.Kc2 Kc6 46.Kb3 Kd6 47.Kc2 Kc6 48.Kb3 Kd6 49.Kc2 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Wesley So at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Pirc Defense (B08) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 49 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So. 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 204 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 3.29, 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 Pirc Defense (ECO code B08). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 49 moves (97 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 Pirc Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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