Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Tata Steel India Rapid 2024

Petrov Defense (C42) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 39 moves · Round 5.4 · 14 November 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Wesley So
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTata Steel India Rapid 2024
  • Round5.4
  • Date14 November 2024
  • OpeningPetrov Defense (C42)
  • Length39 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 224 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, 1-0 (CrunchLab Masters Div 1 L, 2024).

Next game: So vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Tata Steel India Rapid 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 Nxe4 4.Qe2 Qe7 5.Qxe4 d6 6.d4 dxe5 7.dxe5 Nc6 8.Nc3 Qxe5 9.Qxe5+ Nxe5 10.Bf4 f6 11.O-O-O Bd7 12.Nb5 O-O-O 13.Nxa7+ Kb8 14.Nb5 Bc5 15.f3 g5 16.Bxe5 fxe5 17.Nc3 g4 18.fxg4 Be3+ 19.Kb1 Bc6 20.Rxd8+ Rxd8 21.Bd3 Bxg2 22.Re1 Bf4 23.h4 h6 24.Rg1 Bf3 25.g5 hxg5 26.hxg5 e4 27.Bxe4 Bxe4 28.Nxe4 Be3 29.Rf1 Re8 30.g6 Bh6 31.Nc5 Rg8 32.Rg1 Kc8 33.Rg4 b6 34.Ne4 Bg7 35.c3 Kd7 36.Ng3 Rh8 37.Nf5 Bf6 38.g7 Rg8 39.Re4 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So met over the board in this middlegame battle at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Petrov Defense (C42) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 39 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 224 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the Tata Steel India Rapid, round 5.4, on 14 November 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Petrov Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 39 moves (77 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 Petrov Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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