Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

Catalan Opening (E06) · ½-½ (Draw) · 69 moves · Round 3.14 · 3 July 2021

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White
Ding Liren
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteDing Liren
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021
  • Round3.14
  • Date3 July 2021
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E06)
  • Length69 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 106 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, 1-0 (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Liren, 0-1 (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.Rd1 a5 13.Nc3 Bd5 14.Nxd5 exd5 15.Qb3 Ra6 16.Ne5 Rb6 17.Qxd5 Qxd5 18.Bxd5 Bxe5 19.dxe5 Rxb2 20.Rab1 Rxb1 21.Rxb1 b6 22.f4 Rd8 23.e4 Na6 24.Rc1 Nc5 25.Kg2 Rc8 26.Kf3 c6 27.Bc4 Rd8 28.Ke3 Nxa4 29.e6 Kf8 30.exf7 b5 31.Be2 b4 32.Rxc6 b3 33.Rc7 b2 34.Rb7 Nc3 35.Rxb2 a4 36.Rc2 Nxe2 37.Rxe2 a3 38.Ra2 Ra8 39.Kd3 Kxf7 40.Kc3 Ra4 41.e5 g5 42.Kb3 Re4 43.Rf2 Re3+ 44.Kc4 gxf4 45.gxf4 Re4+ 46.Kb3 Re3+ 47.Ka2 Ke6 48.f5+ Kf7 49.e6+ Kf6 50.h4 h5 51.Rf4 Rd3 52.Rf1 Re3 53.Rf2 Rd3 54.Re2 Rd8 55.Rf2 Rd3 56.Rf4 Re3 57.Rf1 Rd3 58.Re1 Rd8 59.Kxa3 Kxf5 60.e7 Re8 61.Kb4 Kf6 62.Kc5 Rxe7 63.Rxe7 Kxe7 64.Kd5 Kf6 65.Ke4 Ke6 66.Kf4 Kf6 67.Ke4 Ke6 68.Kf4 Kf6 69.Ke4 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.

The game opened with Catalan Opening (E06), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 69 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

When the dust settled, 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 106 of 129.

Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, round 3.14, 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 69 moves (137 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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