Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters Div 1 W 2024

Italian Game (C50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 57 moves · Round 1.4 · 2 February 2024

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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
  • EventChessable Masters Div 1 W 2024
  • Round1.4
  • Date2 February 2024
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 220 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 (Chessable Masters Div 1 W, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, ½-½ (CrunchLab Masters Div 1 L, 2024).

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The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters Div 1 W 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.Bg5 h6 6.Bh4 Be7 7.a4 a5 8.Bg3 d6 9.Nbd2 O-O 10.c3 Nd7 11.Nf1 Nb6 12.Bb3 Bf6 13.Ne3 Re8 14.O-O Be6 15.Bxe6 Rxe6 16.Nd5 Nd7 17.Nd2 Ne7 18.Ne3 Bg5 19.f4 exf4 20.Bxf4 Bxf4 21.Rxf4 Nf6 22.Ng4 Ng6 23.Rf5 Nxg4 24.Qxg4 Ne5 25.Qg3 Rg6 26.Qh3 Rf6 27.d4 Rxf5 28.Qxf5 Nd7 29.Rf1 Qe8 30.b3 Nf6 31.Re1 b6 32.h3 Qc6 33.Re3 Re8 34.Kf2 Kf8 35.Ke2 Qb7 36.g4 Qc8 37.Kd3 Qxf5 38.gxf5 g6 39.fxg6 fxg6 40.Nf3 Nh5 41.h4 Nf4+ 42.Kd2 Ng2 43.Re2 Nf4 44.Re1 Kg7 45.e5 dxe5 46.Nxe5 g5 47.Rg1 Kf6 48.Ng4+ Kg6 49.Ne5+ Kf5 50.hxg5 hxg5 51.Rh1 c5 52.Ke3 cxd4+ 53.cxd4 Rc8 54.Nc4 Re8+ 55.Ne5 Rc8 56.Nc4 Re8+ 57.Ne5 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Wesley So had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Chessable Masters Div 1 W in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Italian Game (C50), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 57 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.

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 220 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chessable Masters Div 1 W, round 1.4, on 2 February 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chessable Masters Div 1 W in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 57 moves (113 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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