Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Cote d'Ivoire Rapid 2019
Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 1.1 · 8 May 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackWesley So
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCote d'Ivoire Rapid 2019
- Round1.1
- Date8 May 2019
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D35)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 64 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, ½-½ (6th Sinquefield Cup 2018, 2018).
Next game: So vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Cote d'Ivoire Rapid 2019
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Wesley So at Cote d'Ivoire Rapid 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D35), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 40 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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When the dust settled, 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 64 of 235.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?
At the Cote d'Ivoire Rapid 2019, round 1.1, on 8 May 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at Cote d'Ivoire Rapid 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D35). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.