Liren Ding vs Di Li
GM Liren Ding (2738) · GM Di Li (2544)
Liren Ding and Di Li have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2016 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Ding leads 8 wins to 0, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ding | Draws | Li |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ding with White | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Li with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ding | Draws | Li |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ding | Draws | Li |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D03 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Di Li | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Italian Game | 15th Nat PRC RR Men |
| Jun 2025 | Di Li | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15th National Games Individual Prelim |
| Sep 2022 | Di Li | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Apr 2022 | Di Li | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Hangzhou GM |
| Mar 2022 | Liren Ding | Di Li | 1-0 | London System | Hangzhou GM |
| Mar 2022 | Di Li | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Hangzhou GM |
| Mar 2022 | Liren Ding | Di Li | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Hangzhou GM |
| Jul 2019 | Di Li | Liren Ding | 0-1 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2017 | Liren Ding | Di Li | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Apr 2016 | Liren Ding | Di Li | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-CHN |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Liren Ding and Di Li?
In 10 recorded games, Liren Ding has 8 wins, Di Li has 0 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Liren Ding and Di Li played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2016 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Liren Ding and Di Li play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the Semi-Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.