Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Skilling Open KO 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D41) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 43 moves · Round 3.11 · 29 November 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackWesley So
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventSkilling Open KO 2020
- Round3.11
- Date29 November 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D41)
- Length43 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 99 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 (Skilling Open KO 2020, 2020).
Next game: So vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Skilling Open KO 2020, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Skilling Open KO 2020
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Wesley So at Skilling Open KO 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D41) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 99 of 235.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?
At the Skilling Open KO 2020, round 3.11, on 29 November 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at Skilling Open KO 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D41). A fight over the centre.
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?
Browse the full Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.