Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, 82nd Tata Steel GpA 2020
Four Knights Game (C47) · ½-½ (Draw) · 52 moves · Round 13.1 · 26 January 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteWesley So
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event82nd Tata Steel GpA 2020
- Round13.1
- Date26 January 2020
- OpeningFour Knights Game (C47)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 75 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 (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2019).
Next game: Carlsen vs So, ½-½ (Lindores Abbey Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, 82nd Tata Steel GpA 2020
This full-length game sees Wesley So take on Magnus Carlsen at 82nd Tata Steel GpA in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Four Knights Game (C47) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 52 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.
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 75 of 235.
Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 82nd Tata Steel GpA, round 13.1, on 26 January 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 82nd Tata Steel GpA in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Four Knights Game (ECO code C47). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 52 moves (103 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 Four Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.