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

Réti Opening (A04) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 23 moves · Round 3.33 · 18 November 2017

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Wesley So
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017
  • Round3.33
  • Date18 November 2017
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A04)
  • Length23 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 28 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 (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2017).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, ½-½ (chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, 2017).

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

1.Nf3 b5 2.c4 bxc4 3.e4 Bb7 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bxc4 c5 6.O-O Nf6 7.Re1 Nc6 8.e5 Ng4 9.h3 Nh6 10.d4 cxd4 11.Nxd4 Nxd4 12.Qxd4 Nf5 13.Qd1 Bc5 14.Bd3 Qh4 15.Qe2 Nd4 16.Qf1 Nf3+ 17.gxf3 Qg3+ 18.Qg2 Bxf2+ 19.Kf1 Bxe1 20.Nb5 Bxf3 21.Nc7+ Ke7 22.Qc2 Bb4 23.Be3 Qxh3+ 0-1

A middlegame battle in which Wesley So was paired against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Réti Opening (A04), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 23 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.

After the contest, 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 28 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, round 3.33, 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 Réti Opening (ECO code A04). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 23 moves (46 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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