Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017

Queen's Pawn Game (D02) · ½-½ (Draw) · 69 moves · Round 3.31 · 18 November 2017

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White
Wesley So
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017
  • Round3.31
  • Date18 November 2017
  • OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D02)
  • Length69 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 25 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 (5th Sinquefield Cup 2017, 2017).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, 2017).

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The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017

1.Nf3 d5 2.d4 Bf5 3.Bf4 e6 4.e3 Bd6 5.Bg3 Ne7 6.Nbd2 O-O 7.Nh4 c5 8.c3 Nbc6 9.Nxf5 Nxf5 10.Bd3 Nxg3 11.hxg3 h6 12.Nf3 cxd4 13.exd4 Re8 14.O-O e5 15.dxe5 Nxe5 16.Nxe5 Rxe5 17.Bc2 Qf6 18.Qd3 g6 19.Rae1 Rae8 20.Rxe5 Rxe5 21.Bb3 Qe6 22.Rd1 Re1+ 23.Kh2 Rxd1 24.Qxd1 Bc5 25.Bxd5 Qf5 26.f4 b6 27.b4 Bf2 28.Qf3 Qh5+ 29.Qxh5 gxh5 30.c4 h4 31.gxh4 Bxh4 32.c5 bxc5 33.bxc5 Be7 34.c6 Bd6 35.g3 Kg7 36.Kh3 Bc7 37.a4 a5 38.Kg4 Bd6 39.Kf5 Bc7 40.Bf3 Bd6 41.Bh5 Bc7 42.Ke4 Kf6 43.Kd5 Ke7 44.Kc5 f6 45.Kd5 Bb6 46.Bg4 Bc7 47.Bh3 Bb6 48.Bg4 Bd8 49.Be2 Bb6 50.Ke4 Bf2 51.g4 Kd6 52.Kf5 Be3 53.Bf3 Kc7 54.Bd5 Bd2 55.Be4 Bc1 56.Bd5 Bd2 57.Ke4 Bc1 58.Kf3 Kd6 59.Kg3 Bd2 60.Be4 Bc1 61.Kf3 Bd2 62.f5 Bc3 63.Ke2 Be5 64.Kd3 Kc5 65.Bf3 Bc7 66.Kc3 Be5+ 67.Kd3 Bc7 68.Kc3 Be5+ 69.Kd3 Bc7 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Wesley So take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Queen's Pawn Game (D02) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 69 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

In the end, 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 25 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, round 3.31, on 18 November 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D02). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 69 moves (138 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 Queen's Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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