Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, CCT Final RR 2024

Sicilian Defense (B41) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 43 moves · Round 3.3 · 17 December 2024

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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 RR 2024
  • Round3.3
  • Date17 December 2024
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B41)
  • Length43 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 229 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 RR 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (Titled Tue 24th Dec Early, 2024).

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

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6 5.g3 d5 6.Nb3 Nf6 7.exd5 exd5 8.Bg2 Nc6 9.O-O Be7 10.Be3 O-O 11.Nc3 Be6 12.h3 Rc8 13.a3 Re8 14.Re1 h6 15.Kh2 Bd6 16.Nd4 Nxd4 17.Bxd4 Bc5 18.Ne2 Bxd4 19.Nxd4 Qb6 20.Re3 Bd7 21.Rb3 Qa7 22.Kg1 Ne4 23.Re3 Qb6 24.Rb1 Ng5 25.Rb3 Qa7 26.h4 Ne4 27.Re3 Qb6 28.Rb3 Qa7 29.Re3 Qb6 30.c3 Nf6 31.Nc2 Bf5 32.Rf3 Be4 33.Rf4 g5 34.hxg5 hxg5 35.Rxe4 dxe4 36.Ne3 Rcd8 37.Qe2 Qb5 38.c4 Qe5 39.Re1 Rd3 40.Ng4 Nxg4 41.Qxg4 Rd4 42.Qe2 e3 43.fxe3 Qxg3 0-1

In this encounter Wesley So had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at CCT Final RR 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B41), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 43 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.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 229 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the CCT Final RR 2024, round 3.3, on 17 December 2024.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B41). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 43 moves (86 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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