Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

Catalan Opening (E06) · ½-½ (Draw) · 62 moves · Round 3.12 · 3 July 2021

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White
Ding Liren
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteDing Liren
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021
  • Round3.12
  • Date3 July 2021
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E06)
  • Length62 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 104 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: Carlsen vs Liren, ½-½ (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Liren, 1-0 (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

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The moves of Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3 d5 4.Bg2 Be7 5.Nf3 O-O 6.O-O dxc4 7.Qc2 a6 8.a4 Bd7 9.Qxc4 Bc6 10.Bg5 h6 11.Bxf6 Bxf6 12.Nbd2 a5 13.e4 Na6 14.b3 Qd7 15.Rfe1 Rfd8 16.Rad1 Nb4 17.Bf1 b6 18.Qc1 Bb7 19.Nc4 Nc6 20.d5 exd5 21.exd5 Nb4 22.Nfe5 Qf5 23.Bg2 Qc2 24.Qxc2 Nxc2 25.Re2 Nb4 26.Red2 Rab8 27.h4 Ba6 28.d6 cxd6 29.Rxd6 Rxd6 30.Rxd6 b5 31.axb5 Bxb5 32.Nd7 Bxd7 33.Rxd7 Rd8 34.Ra7 Bd4 35.Rxa5 Nd3 36.Rd5 Rxd5 37.Bxd5 Nxf2 38.Kg2 Ng4 39.Kf3 Nf6 40.Bc6 Bc5 41.Ne5 g5 42.Nd3 Bd6 43.hxg5 hxg5 44.g4 Kf8 45.b4 Ke7 46.b5 Bc7 47.Nf2 Ba5 48.Nh3 Bd2 49.b6 Kd6 50.b7 Kc7 51.Ke2 Bc1 52.Bf3 Nd7 53.Kd3 Ne5+ 54.Ke4 Nxf3 55.Kxf3 Kxb7 56.Ke4 Kc6 57.Ke5 Bb2+ 58.Kf5 f6 59.Nxg5 fxg5 60.Kxg5 Bc1+ 61.Kf5 Kd5 62.g5 Bxg5 1/2-1/2

Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Catalan Opening (E06) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 62 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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 104 of 129.

Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, round 3.12, on 3 July 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Ding Liren (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E06). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 62 moves (124 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?

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