Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, 6th Norway Chess 2018

Slav Defense (D10) · 1-0 (Wesley So won) · 44 moves · Round 6.1 · 3 June 2018

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White
Wesley So
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Wesley So won
  • Event6th Norway Chess 2018
  • Round6.1
  • Date3 June 2018
  • OpeningSlav Defense (D10)
  • Length44 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 62 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 (6th Norway Blitz 2018, 2018).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, ½-½ (6th Sinquefield Cup 2018, 2018).

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The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, 6th Norway Chess 2018

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.cxd5 cxd5 4.Bf4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Nc6 6.Nf3 a6 7.Rc1 Bf5 8.e3 Rc8 9.Be2 e6 10.O-O Nd7 11.Na4 Be7 12.h3 O-O 13.a3 Na5 14.Nc5 Nc4 15.b4 Nxc5 16.dxc5 Nxa3 17.Nd4 Be4 18.f3 Bg6 19.Qb3 Nc4 20.Bxc4 dxc4 21.Qxc4 Qe8 22.Bg3 e5 23.Nb3 Bd8 24.Qd5 Qb5 25.Bxe5 Be7 26.Qd2 Rfd8 27.Bd6 Bf6 28.e4 h6 29.Nd4 Bxd4+ 30.Qxd4 Re8 31.Rfe1 Kh7 32.g4 f6 33.f4 Qc6 34.f5 Bf7 35.h4 Ra8 36.Rc2 a5 37.g5 Bh5 38.g6+ Kh8 39.b5 Qxb5 40.Rb2 Qc6 41.Rb6 Qc8 42.Qd5 a4 43.Rxb7 Rg8 44.c6 1-0

A full-length game in which Wesley So was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 6th Norway Chess 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Slav Defense (D10), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 44 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 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 62 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 6th Norway Chess 2018, round 6.1, on 3 June 2018.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 6th Norway Chess 2018 in 2018.

What opening was played?

The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D10). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Wesley So won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 44 moves (87 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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