Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017
Caro-Kann Defense (B13) · 0-1 (Wesley So won) · 40 moves · Round 3.20 · 18 November 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackWesley So
- Result0-1 · Wesley So won
- Eventchess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017
- Round3.20
- Date18 November 2017
- OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B13)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 40 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 (chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, 2017).
Next game: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2017).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Wesley So at chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Caro-Kann Defense (B13) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 40 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, Wesley So 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 40 of 235.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?
At the chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, round 3.20, on 18 November 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B13). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Wesley So won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (80 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.