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Magnus Carlsen vs Liren Ding

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Liren Ding (2738)

43
Carlsen wins
64
draws
21
Ding wins
128
games

Magnus Carlsen and Liren Ding have played 128 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2015 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Carlsen leads 43 wins to 21, with 64 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsDing
Carlsen with White6322356
Ding with White65212915

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsDing
Blitz99374616
Classical162140
Rapid13445

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsDing
D37Indian Defense5131
D02London System5320
E05Catalan4121
E11Catalan4310
C84Ruy Lopez: Closed4211
D38Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense3120
A28English Opening: Reverse Sicilian3210
C90Ruy Lopez: Closed3210

Most recent 30 of 128 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Aug 2024Magnus CarlsenLiren Ding1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedFIDE World Rapid Team
Jun 2024Magnus CarlsenLiren Ding1-0Réti Opening12th Norway Chess
May 2024Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Catalan12th Norway Chess
May 2024Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse Sicilian12th Norway Chess Armageddon
Mar 2024Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Bogo-Indian DefenseKarlsruhe Grenke
Mar 2024Magnus CarlsenLiren Ding1/2-1/2Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-IndianKarlsruhe Grenke
Jan 2023Magnus CarlsenLiren Ding1/2-1/2London System85th Tata Steel Masters
May 2022Magnus CarlsenLiren Ding1/2-1/2King's Indian AttackChessable Masters KO
May 2022Magnus CarlsenLiren Ding1/2-1/2Réti OpeningChessable Masters KO
May 2022Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1-0Slav DefenseChessable Masters KO
May 2022Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemChessable Masters KO
May 2022Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian DefenseChessable Masters Prelim
Mar 2022Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit DeclinedCharity Cup KO
Mar 2022Magnus CarlsenLiren Ding1/2-1/2Van 't Kruijs OpeningCharity Cup KO
Mar 2022Liren DingMagnus Carlsen0-1Semi-Slav DefenseCharity Cup KO
Mar 2022Magnus CarlsenLiren Ding1-0CatalanCharity Cup KO
Mar 2022Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1-0Benoni DefenseCharity Cup Prelim
Feb 2022Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2King's Indian DefenseAirthings Masters Prelim
Jul 2021Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2CatalanGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO
Jul 2021Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1-0King's Indian DefenseGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO
Jul 2021Magnus CarlsenLiren Ding0-1Nimzovich-Larsen attackGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO
Jul 2021Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1-0CatalanGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO
Jul 2021Magnus CarlsenLiren Ding1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO
Jul 2021Magnus CarlsenLiren Ding1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO
Jul 2021Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2CatalanGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO
Jul 2021Magnus CarlsenLiren Ding1/2-1/2Caro-Kann: Exchange VariationGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO
Jun 2021Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2CatalanGoldmoney Asian Prelim
May 2021Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit DeclinedFTX Crypto Cup Prelim
Feb 2021Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1-0Indian Defense: Dzindzi-IndianOpera Euro Rapid Prelim
Nov 2020Liren DingMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian DefenseSkilling Open Prelim
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Liren Ding?

In 128 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 43 wins, Liren Ding has 21 wins, and they have drawn 64 times.

How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Liren Ding played each other?

Our database records 128 games between them, from Jan 2015 to Aug 2024.

What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Liren Ding play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the London System (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.