So, W. – Carlsen, M.

2776 2022 · Draw · View this game on Lichess

Wesley So, the Filipino-American grandmaster celebrated for his elegant and precise positional style, takes on the challenge of beating Magnus Carlsen with the white pieces in 2022. Carlsen, a five-time classical World Champion, has also claimed the World Blitz title multiple times — a versatility virtually unmatched in chess history. The Slav Defence, solid and reputable, is a statement choice from the Norwegian: he needs no risks, and it is So who must find the crack in the armour.