Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, 12th Norway Armageddon 2024

English Opening (A20) · ½-½ (Draw) · 65 moves · Round 1.1 · 27 May 2024

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White
Ding Liren
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteDing Liren
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event12th Norway Armageddon 2024
  • Round1.1
  • Date27 May 2024
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A20)
  • Length65 moves
  • Type of eventArmageddon

This is game 126 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 (GRENKE Chess Classic 2024, 2024).

Next game: Liren vs Carlsen, ½-½ (12th Norway Chess 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, 12th Norway Armageddon 2024

1.c4 e5 2.g3 Nf6 3.Bg2 h6 4.Nc3 Bb4 5.e4 d6 6.Nge2 Bc5 7.h3 a5 8.O-O Nc6 9.d3 Nh7 10.Kh2 Nf8 11.f4 Ne6 12.f5 Ned4 13.Nxd4 Nxd4 14.Rb1 Bd7 15.b3 b5 16.Qg4 Kf8 17.Qh5 f6 18.Qd1 b4 19.Na4 Ba7 20.Bf3 Nxf3+ 21.Rxf3 Qe8 22.g4 Bd4 23.Be3 Bxe3 24.Rxe3 Bxa4 25.bxa4 c5 26.h4 Ke7 27.Rh3 Kd8 28.Qc2 Kc7 29.Rg1 Kb6 30.Rgg3 Qe7 31.Kg2 Rh7 32.Kf2 Rah8 33.Ke1 Qe8 34.Kd1 Ka6 35.Kc1 Kb6 36.Kb2 Ka6 37.Kb3 Kb6 38.Qh2 Qg8 39.Qg2 Qd8 40.Qf3 Qe8 41.Rh1 Qd8 42.Rhg1 Qe8 43.Rh3 Qd8 44.Rgh1 Qg8 45.Qg3 Ka6 46.g5 hxg5 47.hxg5 Rxh3 48.Rxh3 fxg5 49.Rxh8 Qxh8 50.Qxg5 Qh1 51.Kc2 Qa1 52.Qd8 Qc3+ 53.Kb1 Qxd3+ 54.Kb2 Qd4+ 55.Kb1 Qxe4+ 56.Kb2 Qc6 57.Qe7 Qg2+ 58.Kb1 Qe4+ 59.Kb2 Qd4+ 60.Kb1 e4 61.Qd7 Qd3+ 62.Kb2 Qd2+ 63.Kb1 Qd1+ 64.Kb2 Qd2+ 65.Kb1 1/2-1/2

Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at 12th Norway Armageddon in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A20) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 65 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.

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In the end, the game was drawn between Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.

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 126 of 129.

Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 12th Norway Armageddon, round 1.1, on 27 May 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Ding Liren (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 12th Norway Armageddon in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A20). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 65 moves (129 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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