Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, CCT Final KO 2023

Sicilian Defense (B28) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 60 moves · Round 2.13 · 15 December 2023

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Wesley So
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCCT Final KO 2023
  • Round2.13
  • Date15 December 2023
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B28)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 209 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 (CCT Final Playoff 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, ½-½ (CCT Final KO 2023, 2023).

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

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 a6 3.Be2 d6 4.d4 cxd4 5.Qxd4 Nc6 6.Qd3 g6 7.O-O Bg7 8.Nc3 Nf6 9.Nd5 O-O 10.c3 b5 11.Bg5 Nxd5 12.exd5 Ne5 13.Nxe5 Bxe5 14.h4 Bf5 15.Qd2 h5 16.Bd3 Qd7 17.Rae1 Rfe8 18.Re3 Rac8 19.Rfe1 Bxd3 20.Qxd3 Rc4 21.g3 Rec8 22.Re4 Kg7 23.Kg2 a5 24.a3 R8c5 25.f4 Rxe4 26.Rxe4 Bf6 27.Bxf6+ exf6 28.Rd4 Rc8 29.Re4 Rb8 30.Kh2 Qf5 31.Re3 Qxd3 32.Rxd3 Re8 33.Rd2 g5 34.Kg2 gxh4 35.gxh4 Re3 36.f5 Kf8 37.Kf2 Re5 38.b4 axb4 39.axb4 Rxf5+ 40.Ke3 Re5+ 41.Kf4 Ke7 42.Rd4 Kd7 43.Rd1 Re2 44.Ra1 Rd2 45.Ra7+ Ke8 46.Kf5 Rf2+ 47.Ke4 f5+ 48.Ke3 Rc2 49.Kf4 Rxc3 50.Kxf5 Rc4 51.Kg5 Rxb4 52.Rb7 Rb1 53.Kxh5 b4 54.Kh6 f5 55.h5 f4 56.Kg5 f3 57.h6 f2 58.Rb8+ Kd7 59.Rb7+ Kc8 60.h7 Rg1+ 0-1

Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at CCT Final KO 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Sicilian Defense (B28) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 60 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.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 209 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the CCT Final KO 2023, round 2.13, on 15 December 2023.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B28). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (120 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.

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