Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019

Italian Game (C50) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 43 moves · Round 10.4 · 27 August 2019

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Wesley So
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Event7th Sinquefield Cup 2019
  • Round10.4
  • Date27 August 2019
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length43 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 71 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 (Croatia GCT 2019, 2019).

Next game: So vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Tata Steel India Rapid, 2019).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.O-O Nf6 5.d3 O-O 6.c3 d6 7.h3 h6 8.Re1 a6 9.a4 a5 10.Nbd2 Be6 11.Bb5 Na7 12.d4 Nxb5 13.dxc5 Na7 14.b3 Re8 15.cxd6 Qxd6 16.Ba3 c5 17.Nc4 Qxd1 18.Raxd1 Bxc4 19.bxc4 b6 20.Nh4 Rad8 21.f3 g6 22.g3 Nh5 23.Kf2 Nc6 24.Bc1 Kg7 25.Be3 Rxd1 26.Rxd1 Rd8 27.Rb1 Rb8 28.Ng2 Nf6 29.Ke2 Ne8 30.Bf2 Nd6 31.Ne3 Ne7 32.Nd5 Nxd5 33.cxd5 Rb7 34.Kd3 f5 35.c4 fxe4+ 36.fxe4 Rf7 37.Rxb6 Rxf2 38.Rxd6 Rf3+ 39.Ke2 Rc3 40.Re6 Rxc4 41.Rxe5 Rxa4 42.Re7+ Kf6 43.d6 1-0

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Wesley So at 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Italian Game (C50) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 43 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.

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, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 71 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019, round 10.4, on 27 August 2019.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 43 moves (85 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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