Liren Ding vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Liren Ding (2738) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Liren Ding and Alireza Firouzja have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Ding leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ding | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ding with White | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Firouzja with White | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ding | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ding | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Liren Ding | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Aug 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Italian Game | 11th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jun 2024 | Liren Ding | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 12th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jun 2024 | Liren Ding | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 12th Norway Chess |
| May 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Liren Ding | 1-0 | London System | 12th Norway Chess |
| Jan 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 86th Tata Steel Masters |
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3rd Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| Jul 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Candidates Tournament |
| Jun 2022 | Liren Ding | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Candidates Tournament |
| Jun 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | Liren Ding | 0-1 | London System | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| May 2021 | Liren Ding | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Italian Game | Skilling Open Prelim |
| May 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Lindores Abbey Prelim |
| Apr 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Apr 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Apr 2020 | Liren Ding | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Apr 2020 | Liren Ding | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Sep 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Liren Ding | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Liren Ding | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | FIDE World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Liren Ding and Alireza Firouzja?
In 21 recorded games, Liren Ding has 4 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 6 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Liren Ding and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Sep 2019 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Liren Ding and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.