Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, CCT Final Playoff 2023

Ruy Lopez (C65) · ½-½ (Draw) · 83 moves · Round 5.1 · 11 December 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
  • EventCCT Final Playoff 2023
  • Round5.1
  • Date11 December 2023
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length83 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 208 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, 1-0 (CCT Final Playoff 2023, 2023).

Next game: So vs Carlsen, 0-1 (CCT Final KO 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, CCT Final Playoff 2023

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.c3 O-O 6.O-O d6 7.h3 Ne7 8.d4 Bb6 9.Re1 d5 10.Nxe5 Nxe4 11.Nd2 Nd6 12.Bd3 f6 13.Nef3 Bf5 14.Nb3 Bxd3 15.Qxd3 c6 16.a4 Ng6 17.h4 Re8 18.Rxe8+ Qxe8 19.h5 Nf8 20.Bf4 Ne4 21.a5 Bd8 22.Nc5 Ne6 23.Nxe6 Qxe6 24.a6 b5 25.Nd2 Qf5 26.Nxe4 dxe4 27.Qe3 Bb6 28.Re1 Re8 29.Qg3 Qxh5 30.Bc7 Qg5 31.Qxg5 fxg5 32.Bxb6 axb6 33.Kf1 Ra8 34.Ra1 Kf7 35.Ke2 Ke6 36.Ke3 Kd5 37.a7 h5 38.b3 h4 39.Ra6 g4 40.c4+ bxc4 41.bxc4+ Kxc4 42.Rxb6 Rxa7 43.Rxc6+ Kd5 44.Rc5+ Kd6 45.Rg5 h3 46.Rxg4 hxg2 47.Rxg2 Re7 48.Rg5 Rf7 49.Rg6+ Kd5 50.Rg5+ Kd6 51.Kxe4 Rxf2 52.Rg6+ Ke7 53.Rxg7+ Kf8 54.Ra7 Rf6 55.Ke5 Rh6 56.Rd7 Ke8 57.Rd6 Rh5+ 58.Ke6 Rg5 59.Rc6 Kd8 60.Kd6 Rh5 61.d5 Rh6+ 62.Kc5 Rh1 63.Ra6 Kc8 64.Kc6 Rc1+ 65.Kd6 Rh1 66.Ra8+ Kb7 67.Re8 Rh6+ 68.Kd7 Rh7+ 69.Re7 Rh8 70.d6 Kb6 71.Rg7 Kb7 72.Rf7 Kb6 73.Re7 Kb7 74.Re6 Kb6 75.Re1 Rh7+ 76.Ke6 Rh6+ 77.Kd5 Kb7 78.Re7+ Kb6 79.Re2 Kb7 80.Rb2+ Kc8 81.Kc6 Rh7 82.Re2 Rc7+ 83.dxc7 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So met over the board in this marathon at CCT Final Playoff 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C65) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 83 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.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So. 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 208 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the CCT Final Playoff 2023, round 5.1, on 11 December 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at CCT Final Playoff 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 83 moves (165 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?

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