Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, GCT Rapid Paris 2016

Ruy Lopez (C65) · 0-1 (Wesley So won) · 58 moves · Round 1.1 · 9 June 2016

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Wesley So
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result0-1 · Wesley So won
  • EventGCT Rapid Paris 2016
  • Round1.1
  • Date9 June 2016
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length58 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 6 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 (78th Tata Steel GpA, 2016).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, ½-½ (GCT Blitz Paris 2016, 2016).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, GCT Rapid Paris 2016

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.c3 O-O 6.O-O d6 7.h3 Ne7 8.Ba4 a6 9.d4 Ba7 10.Bc2 d5 11.Nxe5 Nxe4 12.Nd2 Nd6 13.Ndf3 Bf5 14.Re1 Bxc2 15.Qxc2 Ne4 16.Qb3 Qc8 17.Ng5 Nxg5 18.Bxg5 f6 19.Nd3 Qd7 20.Bf4 c6 21.Re2 Ng6 22.Rae1 Rad8 23.Re6 Kf7 24.Bg3 Rde8 25.Rxe8 Rxe8 26.Rxe8 Kxe8 27.a4 Qe7 28.a5 Kd8 29.Qd1 Qe4 30.Kh2 Ne7 31.Qb3 Kc8 32.Qb4 Qe6 33.Nf4 Qf7 34.Kg1 Bb8 35.Nd3 Bxg3 36.fxg3 Nf5 37.g4 Ng3 38.Nc5 h5 39.gxh5 Qe7 40.Kf2 Nf5 41.g4 Qe3+ 42.Kf1 Qxh3+ 43.Ke1 Qg3+ 44.Kd2 Nd6 45.Nxb7 Qg2+ 46.Kc1 Qf1+ 47.Kc2 Qe2+ 48.Kc1 Qe1+ 49.Kc2 Qe4+ 50.Kb3 Nxb7 51.Qf8+ Kc7 52.Qxg7+ Kb8 53.h6 Qd3 54.Ka3 Qb1 55.h7 Qa1+ 56.Kb3 Qd1+ 57.Kb4 Ka7 58.h8=Q Qa1 0-1

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Wesley So at GCT Rapid Paris 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C65) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 58 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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, Wesley So won with the black 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 6 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the GCT Rapid Paris 2016, round 1.1, on 9 June 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at GCT Rapid Paris 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Wesley So won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 58 moves (116 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?

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