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

English Opening (A15) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 65 moves · Round 3.36 · 18 November 2017

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Magnus Carlsen
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Wesley So
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017
  • Round3.36
  • Date18 November 2017
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A15)
  • Length65 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 54 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 1m+1spm 2017, 2017).

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

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

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.d4 c6 6.Bf4 Bd6 7.Bxd6 Qxd6 8.e3 Bf5 9.Nh4 Bg6 10.h3 Nbd7 11.Nxg6 hxg6 12.Bd3 O-O 13.O-O Rfe8 14.Rb1 a5 15.a3 b5 16.Qc2 Nb6 17.Rfc1 a4 18.Na2 Nc4 19.Nb4 Re6 20.Qd1 Rae8 21.b3 axb3 22.Rxb3 Ra8 23.Rbc3 Nd7 24.Ra1 Ndb6 25.Rcc1 Qe7 26.Qe1 Qd7 27.Bf1 Rxa3 28.Rxa3 Nxa3 29.Ra1 Nac4 30.Ra6 Qd6 31.Nd3 Re8 32.Qa1 Na4 33.Ne5 Nxe5 34.Bxb5 Qb4 35.Bxa4 Nd3 36.Bxc6 Rb8 37.Ra8 Rxa8 38.Qxa8+ Kh7 39.Qa1 Qd2 40.Qf1 Nb4 41.Be8 f5 42.g3 g5 43.h4 gxh4 44.gxh4 f4 45.Qh3 Nd3 46.Qf5+ Kh8 47.Qh5+ Kg8 48.Qxd5+ Kh8 49.Qf3 fxe3 50.Qxe3 Qd1+ 51.Kh2 Qf1 52.Bg6 Qxf2+ 53.Qxf2 Nxf2 54.Kg3 Nd1 55.d5 Nc3 56.d6 Ne2+ 57.Kf3 Nd4+ 58.Ke4 Ne6 59.Kd5 Nd8 60.d7 Kg8 61.Kd6 Kf8 62.h5 Nb7+ 63.Kc7 Ke7 64.Be4 Nd8 65.Bd5 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Wesley So at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A15), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 65 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 54 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, round 3.36, on 18 November 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A15). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 65 moves (129 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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