Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Tata Steel India Rapid 2019

Sicilian Defense (B90) · ½-½ (Draw) · 57 moves · Round 1.2 · 22 November 2019

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White
Wesley So
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTata Steel India Rapid 2019
  • Round1.2
  • Date22 November 2019
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B90)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 72 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 (7th Sinquefield Cup 2019, 2019).

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

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The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Tata Steel India Rapid 2019

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.h3 e5 7.Nb3 Be7 8.g4 h6 9.Be3 b5 10.a4 bxa4 11.Rxa4 Bd7 12.Ra1 Nc6 13.Nd5 O-O 14.Nb6 Rb8 15.Nxd7 Qxd7 16.Bg2 a5 17.O-O Bd8 18.Qf3 Nb4 19.Qe2 a4 20.Nc1 Qc6 21.c3 Na6 22.Nd3 Bb6 23.Nxe5 dxe5 24.Qxa6 Rfc8 25.Bxb6 Rxb6 26.Qxa4 Rxb2 27.Qxc6 Rxc6 28.Ra5 Nd7 29.Rd5 Rb7 30.Rfd1 Nf8 31.Rxe5 Ne6 32.Rc1 Rbc7 33.h4 g5 34.hxg5 hxg5 35.Rf5 Rxc3 36.Rxc3 Rxc3 37.e5 Rc4 38.Bd5 Rxg4+ 39.Kh2 Rd4 40.Bxe6 fxe6 41.Rf6 Rd5 42.Rg6+ Kf7 43.Rxg5 Rd1 44.f4 Rd3 45.Kg2 Ra3 46.Rg3 Ra4 47.Kf3 Ra1 48.Kg4 Kg6 49.Kf3+ Kf7 50.Rg2 Ra3+ 51.Kg4 Ra1 52.Rb2 Rg1+ 53.Kf3 Rf1+ 54.Ke3 Re1+ 55.Kf2 Ra1 56.Rb8 Ra3 57.Rb6 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Wesley So was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B90) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 57 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, 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 72 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Tata Steel India Rapid, round 1.2, on 22 November 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2019.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B90). 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 57 moves (113 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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