Hao Wang vs Liren Ding
GM Hao Wang (2684) · GM Liren Ding (2738)
Hao Wang and Liren Ding have played 45 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Wang leads 10 wins to 9, with 26 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wang | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wang with White | 26 | 7 | 16 | 3 |
| Ding with White | 19 | 3 | 10 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wang | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 35 | 7 | 20 | 8 |
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wang | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 45 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Shenzhen Nanshan |
| Dec 2025 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan |
| Dec 2025 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Shenzhen Nanshan |
| Dec 2025 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan |
| Sep 2025 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15th Nat PRC RR Men |
| Jun 2025 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15th National Games Individual Prelim |
| Jan 2024 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chengdu Chess King |
| Jan 2024 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chengdu Chess King |
| Dec 2020 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11th Danzhou |
| Dec 2020 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 11th Danzhou |
| Mar 2020 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Candidates Tournament |
| Dec 2019 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Ningbo Yinzhou Cup |
| Dec 2019 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Ningbo Yinzhou Cup |
| Jul 2019 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-CHN |
| Oct 2018 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34th EU-Cup |
| Dec 2017 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Huaian IMSA Basque 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Huaian IMSA Basque 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 0-1 | Catalan | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Huaian IMSA Rapid 2nd |
| Nov 2017 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Sep 2017 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2017 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 08th Danzhou |
| Oct 2016 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2016 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7th Danzhou |
| Mar 2016 | Liren Ding | Hao Wang | 0-1 | Catalan | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | China Elite Mind blitz |
| Feb 2016 | Hao Wang | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | China Elite Mind rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hao Wang and Liren Ding?
In 45 recorded games, Hao Wang has 10 wins, Liren Ding has 9 wins, and they have drawn 26 times.
How many times have Hao Wang and Liren Ding played each other?
Our database records 45 games between them, from Jun 2008 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Hao Wang and Liren Ding play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.