Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz Paris 2016

English Opening (A29) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 28 moves · Round 10.1 · 12 June 2016

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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventGCT Blitz Paris 2016
  • Round10.1
  • Date12 June 2016
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A29)
  • Length28 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 8 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 (GCT Blitz Paris 2016, 2016).

Next game: So vs Carlsen, ½-½ (GCT Rapid YourNextMove, 2016).

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The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz Paris 2016

1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e5 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.g3 d5 5.cxd5 Nxd5 6.Bg2 Nb6 7.O-O Be7 8.d3 O-O 9.a3 Re8 10.b4 Bf8 11.Bb2 Bg4 12.Nd2 Qc8 13.Re1 a5 14.b5 Nd4 15.Nb3 a4 16.Nxd4 exd4 17.Ne4 Qd7 18.Qc2 Rad8 19.Nc5 Bxc5 20.Qxc5 Rxe2 21.Rxe2 Bxe2 22.Bxb7 Bxd3 23.Rd1 Qxb5 24.Qxc7 Rf8 25.Bxd4 Nc4 26.Bf3 Qb3 27.Bc5 Re8 28.Qd7 Qxd1+ 0-1

A middlegame battle in which Wesley So was paired against Magnus Carlsen at GCT Blitz Paris 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A29), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 28 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.

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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.

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 8 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the GCT Blitz Paris 2016, round 10.1, on 12 June 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GCT Blitz Paris 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A29). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 28 moves (56 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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