Liren Ding vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Liren Ding (2738) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Liren Ding and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 59 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2012 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Ding leads 15 wins to 13, with 31 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ding | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ding with White | 31 | 7 | 18 | 6 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 28 | 8 | 13 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ding | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 38 | 13 | 15 | 10 |
| Classical | 17 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ding | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 59 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Anti-Grünfeld | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| May 2022 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Chessable Masters KO |
| May 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chessable Masters KO |
| May 2022 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Chessable Masters KO |
| May 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters KO |
| May 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Feb 2022 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Nov 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | London System | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Catalan | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Speed Chess |
| Nov 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Speed Chess |
| May 2021 | Liren Ding | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Liren Ding and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 59 recorded games, Liren Ding has 15 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 13 wins, and they have drawn 31 times.
How many times have Liren Ding and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 59 games between them, from Dec 2012 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Liren Ding and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (6 games), followed by the Indian Defense (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.