Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

Flank Openings (A01) · 0-1 (Ding Liren won) · 48 moves · Round 3.22 · 4 July 2021

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White
Magnus Carlsen
0 – 1
Black
Ding Liren
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackDing Liren
  • Result0-1 · Ding Liren won
  • EventGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021
  • Round3.22
  • Date4 July 2021
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A01)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 107 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, ½-½ (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

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

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

1.b3 d5 2.Bb2 Bf5 3.Nf3 e6 4.g3 Nf6 5.Bg2 Be7 6.O-O O-O 7.c4 c6 8.d3 h6 9.Nbd2 a5 10.a3 Nbd7 11.Ra2 Bh7 12.Qa1 Re8 13.Rc1 Bd6 14.Ne5 Nxe5 15.Bxe5 Bf8 16.Bc3 Nd7 17.b4 Nb6 18.bxa5 Na4 19.Bb4 c5 20.Nb3 b6 21.Be1 bxa5 22.Qe5 Qb6 23.Rb1 Rab8 24.Raa1 Bd6 25.Qh5 Bg6 26.Qf3 Be5 27.Nd2 Qc7 28.Rxb8 Rxb8 29.Rc1 Bb2 30.Rc2 d4 31.Nb1 Ba1 32.Rc1 Bb2 33.Rc2 Nc3 34.Nxc3 Bxc3 35.Rc1 Bb2 36.Rb1 Bxa3 37.Rxb8+ Qxb8 38.Bd2 Bb4 39.Bf4 Qa7 40.Qc6 a4 41.Qc8+ Kh7 42.Bb8 Qe7 43.Qa6 a3 44.Be5 f6 45.Bf4 e5 46.Bc1 e4 47.dxe4 Bxe4 48.Bf1 0-1

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Ding Liren at Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Flank Openings (A01) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 48 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.

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

In the end, Ding Liren won with the black pieces. 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 107 of 129.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren played?

At the Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, round 3.22, on 4 July 2021.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A01). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Ding Liren won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 48 moves (95 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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