Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Skilling Open Prelim 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 49 moves · Round 8.4 · 23 November 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDing Liren
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventSkilling Open Prelim 2020
- Round8.4
- Date23 November 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 100 of 129 between Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren in the Rama Chess database (2015–2024). In all their games Carlsen leads 43–22 with 64 draws.
Previous game: Liren vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).
Next game: Liren vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Opera Euro Rapid Prelim, 2021).
The moves of Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Skilling Open Prelim 2020
This full-length game sees Ding Liren take on Magnus Carlsen at Skilling Open Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D37), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 49 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren?
In the 129 games between them in our database (2015 to 2024) Carlsen leads 43–22 with 64 draws. This game is number 100 of 129.
Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Skilling Open Prelim, round 8.4, on 23 November 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Ding Liren (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Skilling Open Prelim in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (98 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse the full Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.