Magnus Carlsen (2855) vs. Wesley So (2770): Berlin Defense, Ruy Lopez (C65)

Magnus Carlsen vs. Wesley So
(Norway, 2855) 1 - 0 (USA, 2770)
[This is the ELO rating at the time the game was played]
Event: 9th Masters Final, 2016.07.16, Berlin Defense, Ruy Lopez (C65)

Black resigned • White is victorious

Opening
The opening played in this game is Berlin Defense, Ruy Lopez (ECO: C65), established by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6. This is the second most frequently played parent class opening by Magnus Carlsen, used in more than 13% of his games. The C65 opening was very rarely played by Wesley So with black, however it is the second most frequently played parent class opening when he was white (used in more than 11% of his games).

Endgame
This game has not reached the endgame (the material valuation at the last move is 61 with 23 pieces left on the board).