Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, 7th Norway Chess 2019

Sicilian Defense (B33) · ½-½ (Draw) · 36 moves · Round 7.1 · 12 June 2019

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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
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event7th Norway Chess 2019
  • Round7.1
  • Date12 June 2019
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B33)
  • Length36 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 68 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 (7th Norway Blitz 2019, 2019).

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

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The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, 7th Norway Chess 2019

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5 6.Ndb5 d6 7.Bg5 a6 8.Na3 b5 9.Nd5 Be7 10.Bxf6 Bxf6 11.c3 O-O 12.Nc2 Rb8 13.h4 g6 14.g3 Bg7 15.h5 Ne7 16.Nce3 Nxd5 17.Nxd5 Be6 18.Bh3 Bxd5 19.Qxd5 b4 20.c4 Qc7 21.O-O Rb6 22.b3 Rd8 23.a4 bxa3 24.hxg6 hxg6 25.Rxa3 Qc5 26.Rfa1 Qxd5 27.cxd5 Bh6 28.Rxa6 Rxb3 29.Ra8 Rxa8 30.Rxa8+ Bf8 31.Bd7 Rb4 32.Ra4 Rb2 33.Ra7 Be7 34.Bc6 Kf8 35.Rb7 Rxb7 36.Bxb7 1/2-1/2

Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 7th Norway Chess 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B33) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 36 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen. 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 68 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 7th Norway Chess 2019, round 7.1, on 12 June 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 7th Norway Chess 2019 in 2019.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B33). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 36 moves (71 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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