Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Final 2020
Caro-Kann Defense (B12) · 1-0 (Wesley So won) · 25 moves · Round 4.6 · 29 September 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteWesley So
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Wesley So won
- EventChess24 Banter Final 2020
- Round4.6
- Date29 September 2020
- OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B12)
- Length25 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 90 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 (Chess24 Banter Final 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (Chess24 Banter Final 2020, 2020).
The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Final 2020
This middlegame battle sees Wesley So take on Magnus Carlsen at Chess24 Banter Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Caro-Kann Defense (B12) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 25 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.
In the end, Wesley So 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 90 of 235.
Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Chess24 Banter Final 2020, round 4.6, on 29 September 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chess24 Banter Final 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B12). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Wesley So won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 25 moves (49 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.