Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, CCT Final KO 2023

Nimzo-Indian Defense (E37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 45 moves · Round 2.23 · 16 December 2023

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White
Wesley So
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCCT Final KO 2023
  • Round2.23
  • Date16 December 2023
  • OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E37)
  • Length45 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 214 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, 0-1 (CCT Final KO 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.Qc2 d5 5.a3 Bxc3+ 6.Qxc3 Ne4 7.Qc2 c5 8.dxc5 Nc6 9.Nf3 Qa5+ 10.Bd2 Qxc5 11.e3 Nxd2 12.Nxd2 dxc4 13.Bxc4 O-O 14.Rc1 Rd8 15.O-O Bd7 16.b4 Qe7 17.Qb2 Be8 18.Be2 Rac8 19.Rfd1 h6 20.h3 b6 21.Nf3 Rxd1+ 22.Bxd1 Qb7 23.Rc4 Ne7 24.Rg4 Ng6 25.Bc2 Qc7 26.Bxg6 Qc1+ 27.Qxc1 Rxc1+ 28.Kh2 fxg6 29.Ne5 g5 30.Rc4 Rxc4 31.Nxc4 Kf8 32.Kg3 Ke7 33.f4 Bb5 34.Nd2 gxf4+ 35.Kxf4 Kd6 36.Ne4+ Kc6 37.Nc3 Bf1 38.Kf3 Kd6 39.h4 Ke5 40.g3 Ba6 41.Kf2 Bb7 42.Ke2 Bc6 43.Kf2 Kf5 44.Ke2 Kg4 45.Kf2 Kf5 1/2-1/2

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.

The game opened with Nimzo-Indian Defense (E37), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 45 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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After the contest, 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 214 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the CCT Final KO 2023, round 2.23, on 16 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E37). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 45 moves (90 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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