1.e4
A classical outcome. The unpredictable aspect of this game was that it was conducted by Lasker, Capablanca, Tarrasch and Euwe!
1...c6
Caro-Kann. A rare guest at top level!
2.d4
d5
3.e5
The continuation which has put the system under question, however, one should not forget that it is still playable.
3...Bf5
4.Be3
The solidest continuation, which is in full accordance to Carlsen's style.
4...e6
5.Nd2
Nd7
6.Ngf3
Bg6
May not be the most accurate. Despite the "closed" nature of the line, the move order does matter!
7.Be2
Ne7
8.Nh4
c5
9.c3
Nc6
10.Nxg6
hxg6
11.Nf3
Rc8
A classic position. Black wants to prove that White's two bishops are ineffective, however White's center is not under any pressure and he can consolidate his attack on the kingside.
12.0-0
a6
13.g3
Be7
14.h4
b5
15.a4!
Stylish and classic. If the word 'classic' seems overused, consider that Carlsen's play is a textbook example of the teachings of the masters of the past. White's bishop pair is flexing its muscles and he is "allowed" to play on both wings.
15...Qb6
16.axb5
axb5
17.Kg2
c4?!
This move has two problems: Black no longer pressures White center, and in the meantime, the majority of his pieces are cut off from the kingside.
18.Ng5
Qd8
19.Bg4
Carlsen is dying to sac something on e6, and Wang is just as anxious to avoid it.
19...Bxg5
20.Bxg5
Qc7
21.Rh1
Nb6
22.h5
gxh5
23.Bxh5
Na4
24.Bxf7+!
Black's kingside is indefensible.
24...Kxf7
25.Qf3+
Kg8
26.Rxh8+
Kxh8
27.Rh1+
Kg8
28.Qh5
Rf8
29.Bf6
A deserved diagram for a modern classical classic! 1-0