Liren Ding vs Gukesh D
GM Liren Ding (2738) · GM Gukesh D (2717)
Liren Ding and Gukesh D have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2021 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Ding leads 4 wins to 3, with 12 draws (37% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ding | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ding with White | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| D with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ding | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 4 | 10 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ding | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Liren Ding | Gukesh D | 0-1 | Réti Opening | WCh |
| Dec 2024 | Gukesh D | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | WCh |
| Dec 2024 | Liren Ding | Gukesh D | 1-0 | English Opening | WCh |
| Dec 2024 | Gukesh D | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Réti Opening | WCh |
| Dec 2024 | Liren Ding | Gukesh D | 1/2-1/2 | London System | WCh |
| Dec 2024 | Gukesh D | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | WCh |
| Dec 2024 | Liren Ding | Gukesh D | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | WCh |
| Dec 2024 | Gukesh D | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | WCh |
| Dec 2024 | Liren Ding | Gukesh D | 1/2-1/2 | London System | WCh |
| Nov 2024 | Gukesh D | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | WCh |
| Nov 2024 | Liren Ding | Gukesh D | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | WCh |
| Nov 2024 | Gukesh D | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | WCh |
| Nov 2024 | Liren Ding | Gukesh D | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | WCh |
| Nov 2024 | Gukesh D | Liren Ding | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | WCh |
| Aug 2024 | Liren Ding | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 11th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jan 2024 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Italian Game | 86th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 85th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jun 2021 | Liren Ding | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| May 2021 | Liren Ding | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Ding vs Challengers |
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What is the head-to-head score between Liren Ding and Gukesh D?
In 19 recorded games, Liren Ding has 4 wins, Gukesh D has 3 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Liren Ding and Gukesh D played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from May 2021 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Liren Ding and Gukesh D play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.