Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Ding Showdown G20 2017
Catalan Opening (E06) · ½-½ (Draw) · 33 moves · Round 6 · 12 November 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDing Liren
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventCarlsen-Ding Showdown G20 2017
- Round6
- Date12 November 2017
- OpeningCatalan Opening (E06)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 12 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 (Carlsen-Ding Showdown G20, 2017).
Next game: Carlsen vs Liren, 0-1 (Carlsen-Ding Showdown G10, 2017).
The moves of Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Ding Showdown G20 2017
Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Carlsen-Ding Showdown G20 in 2017. It was played in round 6. 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.
Lasting 33 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
In the end, 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 12 of 129.
Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Carlsen-Ding Showdown G20, round 6, on 12 November 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Ding Liren (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Carlsen-Ding Showdown G20 in 2017.
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 33 moves (66 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.