Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, CCT Final RR 2024

English Opening (A20) · 0-1 (Wesley So won) · 38 moves · Round 3.1 · 17 December 2024

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Wesley So
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result0-1 · Wesley So won
  • EventCCT Final RR 2024
  • Round3.1
  • Date17 December 2024
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A20)
  • Length38 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 227 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 (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2024).

Next game: So vs Carlsen, 0-1 (CCT Final RR 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, CCT Final RR 2024

1.c4 e5 2.g3 Nf6 3.Bg2 c6 4.d4 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Bxd2+ 6.Qxd2 d6 7.Nc3 O-O 8.Rd1 Nbd7 9.Nf3 e4 10.Ng5 d5 11.cxd5 cxd5 12.O-O h6 13.Nh3 Re8 14.f3 exf3 15.exf3 Nf8 16.Nf4 Qd6 17.Rfe1 Bd7 18.Nd3 Ng6 19.Bf1 h5 20.Kf2 h4 21.Nc5 Bc6 22.Bh3 b6 23.Nd3 Bd7 24.Bxd7 Qxd7 25.g4 Qd6 26.Kg2 Nh7 27.f4 Nf6 28.f5 Nf8 29.Qf4 Qxf4 30.Nxf4 Nxg4 31.Ncxd5 Nh7 32.h3 Nh6 33.f6 g5 34.Ne7+ Kf8 35.Nfd5 Nxf6 36.Nc7 Rxe7 37.Nxa8 Nd5 38.Re5 Rxe5 0-1

This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Wesley So at CCT Final RR 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A20) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 38 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.

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, Wesley So 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 227 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the CCT Final RR 2024, round 3.1, on 17 December 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at CCT Final RR 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A20). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Wesley So won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 38 moves (76 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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