Carlsen and So played a sharp Ruy Lopez at Norway Chess 2026. Carlsen steered into complications where both sides faced serious practical chances. So missed a critical defensive resource in the middlegame, allowing Carlsen to build a winning attack. The position crumbled quickly after that. Carlsen converted cleanly. The bonus game featured a different opening battle with fresh ideas from both players, though Carlsen's preparation again proved superior in the endgame phase.