Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
Queen's Pawn Game (D02) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 35 moves · Round 3.12 · 18 November 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackWesley So
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
- Round3.12
- Date18 November 2017
- OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D02)
- Length35 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 52 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 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
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Wesley So at chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Pawn Game (D02) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 35 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.
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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 52 of 235.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?
At the chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, round 3.12, 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 Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D02). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (69 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.