Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
Caro-Kann Defense (B12) · ½-½ (Draw) · 70 moves · Round 3.2 · 18 November 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackWesley So
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Eventchess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
- Round3.2
- Date18 November 2017
- OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B12)
- Length70 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 35 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, ½-½ (chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, 2017).
Next game: So vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2017).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Wesley So at chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Caro-Kann Defense (B12) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
At 70 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So. 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 35 of 235.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?
At the chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, round 3.2, on 18 November 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B12). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 70 moves (140 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.