Qun Ma vs Liren Ding
GM Qun Ma (2611) · GM Liren Ding (2738)
Qun Ma and Liren Ding have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2010 and the most recent in Sep 2022. Ma leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ma | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ma with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Ding with White | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ma | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ma | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D94 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Qun Ma | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Apr 2022 | Qun Ma | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | chT-Asian Prel2 |
| Apr 2022 | Liren Ding | Qun Ma | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-Asian Prel2 |
| Apr 2018 | Liren Ding | Qun Ma | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-CHN |
| May 2017 | Liren Ding | Qun Ma | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2015 | Liren Ding | Qun Ma | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2014 | Liren Ding | Qun Ma | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-CHN |
| Nov 2014 | Liren Ding | Qun Ma | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 4th Shenzhen Celebrity |
| Jul 2014 | Liren Ding | Qun Ma | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 5th Danzhou |
| Mar 2014 | Qun Ma | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-CHN |
| Apr 2012 | Qun Ma | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | chT-CHN |
| Oct 2011 | Qun Ma | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Sicilian | 1st Qinhuangdao Open |
| Jul 2011 | Liren Ding | Qun Ma | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 1st CHN-ch Prelim rap |
| May 2010 | Qun Ma | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Sicilian | 4th All China Games |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Qun Ma and Liren Ding?
In 14 recorded games, Qun Ma has 2 wins, Liren Ding has 4 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Qun Ma and Liren Ding played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from May 2010 to Sep 2022.
What openings do Qun Ma and Liren Ding play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.