Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Carlsen-Ding Showdown G10 2017

Sicilian Defense (B48) · 0-1 (Ding Liren won) · 47 moves · Round 1 · 13 November 2017

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Magnus Carlsen
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Ding Liren
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackDing Liren
  • Result0-1 · Ding Liren won
  • EventCarlsen-Ding Showdown G10 2017
  • Round1
  • Date13 November 2017
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B48)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 13 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 (Carlsen-Ding Showdown G20, 2017).

Next game: Liren vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Carlsen-Ding Showdown G10, 2017).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Carlsen-Ding Showdown G10 2017

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nc6 5.Nc3 Qc7 6.Be3 a6 7.a3 b5 8.Nxc6 Qxc6 9.Bd3 Bb7 10.O-O Nf6 11.Re1 Rc8 12.Qf3 Bd6 13.Bd4 Qc7 14.Bxf6 gxf6 15.Qh5 Be5 16.Nd1 Ke7 17.c3 Rcg8 18.Ne3 Rg5 19.Qh3 h5 20.Qh4 Rhg8 21.g3 f5 22.exf5 Qc6 23.Nd5+ Qxd5 24.Be4 Qc4 25.b3 Qxc3 26.Bxb7 Bf6 27.Rac1 Qxb3 28.Qe4 Rg4 29.Qe2 h4 30.fxe6 fxe6 31.Rcd1 hxg3 32.fxg3 Rd4 33.Kg2 Rxd1 34.Rxd1 Qxa3 35.Qd2 Qb2 36.Qxb2 Bxb2 37.Bxa6 b4 38.Bd3 d5 39.Kf3 e5 40.Bc2 e4+ 41.Ke2 Rc8 42.Bb3 d4 43.Bd5 Rc2+ 44.Kf1 e3 45.Re1 Rf2+ 46.Kg1 Bc3 47.Rf1 Rxf1+ 0-1

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Ding Liren at Carlsen-Ding Showdown G10 in 2017. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B48), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 47 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

When the dust settled, Ding Liren won with the black pieces. 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 13 of 129.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren played?

At the Carlsen-Ding Showdown G10, round 1, on 13 November 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Ding Liren (Black), at Carlsen-Ding Showdown G10 in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B48). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Ding Liren won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (94 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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