Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017

French Defense (C10) · ½-½ (Draw) · 64 moves · Round 3.15 · 18 November 2017

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White
Wesley So
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017
  • Round3.15
  • Date18 November 2017
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C10)
  • Length64 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 46 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, 0-1 (chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, 2017).

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

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The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Bd7 5.Nf3 Bc6 6.Bd3 Nd7 7.O-O Ngf6 8.Ng3 g6 9.Qe2 Bg7 10.Ne5 Nxe5 11.dxe5 Nd7 12.f4 O-O 13.Be4 Bxe4 14.Nxe4 Qe7 15.Be3 Rfd8 16.Rad1 f5 17.exf6 Nxf6 18.Bc5 Qe8 19.Ng5 b6 20.Ba3 c5 21.Nxe6 Rxd1 22.Rxd1 Qe7 23.Qf3 Re8 24.Nxg7 Kxg7 25.b3 Kf7 26.Bb2 Qe2 27.Bxf6 Qxf3 28.gxf3 Kxf6 29.Kf2 Re7 30.Rd5 Ke6 31.Re5+ Kf6 32.Rxe7 Kxe7 33.Ke3 Ke6 34.Ke4 b5 35.c4 b4 36.Kd3 Kf5 37.Ke3 h6 38.Kd3 Kxf4 39.Ke2 g5 40.Kf2 h5 41.Ke2 g4 42.fxg4 Kxg4 43.Kf2 Kf4 44.Kg2 Ke3 45.Kg3 Kd3 46.Kh4 Kc3 47.Kxh5 Kb2 48.h4 Kxa2 49.Kg4 Kxb3 50.h5 Kxc4 51.h6 b3 52.h7 b2 53.h8=Q b1=Q 54.Qg8+ Kc3 55.Qg7+ Kc2 56.Qh7+ Kc1 57.Qh1+ Kb2 58.Qb7+ Kc2 59.Qe4+ Kb2 60.Qb7+ Kc1 61.Qh1+ Kb2 62.Qb7+ Kc1 63.Qh1+ Kb2 64.Qb7+ 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Wesley So take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed French Defense (C10) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 64 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.

When the dust settled, 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 46 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, round 3.15, on 18 November 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used French Defense (ECO code C10). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 64 moves (127 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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