Liren Ding vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Liren Ding (2738) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
Liren Ding and Teimour Radjabov have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2012 and the most recent in Jul 2022. Ding leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 16 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ding | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ding with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Radjabov with White | 18 | 4 | 10 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ding | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ding | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B59 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Liren Ding | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Candidates Tournament |
| Jun 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Candidates Tournament |
| Oct 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess Super League |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Skilling Open Prelim |
| Jun 2020 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chessable Masters GpB |
| Jun 2020 | Liren Ding | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Chessable Masters GpB |
| May 2020 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Nations Cup Online Prelim |
| Oct 2019 | Liren Ding | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Liren Ding | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Liren Ding | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Liren Ding | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Apr 2019 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th Gashimov Memorial |
| Jan 2019 | Liren Ding | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 81st Tata Steel Masters |
| Apr 2018 | Liren Ding | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 5th Gashimov Memorial |
| May 2017 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow FIDE GP |
| Jan 2015 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Aug 2014 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Olympiad-41 |
| Dec 2012 | Liren Ding | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Liren Ding and Teimour Radjabov?
In 27 recorded games, Liren Ding has 5 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Liren Ding and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Dec 2012 to Jul 2022.
What openings do Liren Ding and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.