Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019

English Opening (A37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 74 moves · Round 16.1 · 12 May 2019

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Wesley So
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019
  • Round16.1
  • Date12 May 2019
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A37)
  • Length74 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 66 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 (Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019, 2019).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, ½-½ (7th Norway Blitz 2019, 2019).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019

1.c4 c5 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.Nc3 Nc6 5.Nf3 e6 6.h4 h6 7.e3 Nge7 8.d4 cxd4 9.Nxd4 d5 10.cxd5 Nxd4 11.exd4 Nxd5 12.O-O O-O 13.Qb3 Ne7 14.Rd1 Nf5 15.Ne2 a5 16.Bf4 a4 17.Qa3 Qb6 18.Rac1 Bd7 19.Be5 Rfc8 20.Bxg7 Kxg7 21.d5 Rxc1 22.Rxc1 e5 23.Qc3 Qd6 24.a3 Bb5 25.Qd2 Bxe2 26.Qxe2 Nd4 27.Qc4 Rd8 28.Kh2 b5 29.Qc7 Qf6 30.Re1 Rd6 31.Kg1 g5 32.hxg5 hxg5 33.Qc8 Rd8 34.Qg4 Re8 35.Be4 Rd8 36.Kg2 Rh8 37.d6 Ne6 38.d7 Rd8 39.Rd1 Qe7 40.Qf5 Qf6 41.Qh7+ Kf8 42.Rd5 Nd4 43.Qh5 Ke7 44.Qg4 Ne6 45.Rxb5 Rxd7 46.Qf5 Qxf5 47.Bxf5 Kf6 48.Bc2 Rd4 49.Rb4 Nc5 50.Kf3 Ke6 51.Ke3 Kd5 52.Rb6 Rc4 53.Bd1 Rc1 54.Be2 Rc2 55.Bd1 Rc1 56.Kd2 Ra1 57.Rb4 Ne4+ 58.Ke2 Nxf2 59.Bxa4 Nh1 60.Bb3+ Kd6 61.g4 f5 62.gxf5 Ng3+ 63.Kf3 Nxf5 64.Kg4 Nd4 65.Kxg5 Rg1+ 66.Kh4 Nxb3 67.Rxb3 e4 68.Rg3 Rb1 69.Rb3 Rg1 70.a4 Ra1 71.Rb4 e3 72.Re4 e2 73.Rxe2 Rxa4+ 74.Kg3 Kc5 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Wesley So at Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed English Opening (A37) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 74 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.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So. 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 66 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019, round 16.1, on 12 May 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019 in 2019.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A37). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 74 moves (148 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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