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

Queen's Indian Defense (E10) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 72 moves · Round 4 · 13 November 2017

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Ding Liren
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteDing Liren
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCarlsen-Ding Showdown G10 2017
  • Round4
  • Date13 November 2017
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E10)
  • Length72 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 16 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 G10, 2017).

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

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Be7 6.Bg2 O-O 7.O-O Nbd7 8.Bc3 b6 9.cxd5 Nxd5 10.e4 Nxc3 11.Nxc3 Bb7 12.Re1 Re8 13.Qc2 c6 14.Rad1 Qc7 15.e5 Rad8 16.h4 h6 17.Qe4 Qb8 18.Qg4 Bb4 19.Nd2 c5 20.Bxb7 Qxb7 21.Nde4 cxd4 22.Rxd4 Be7 23.Nd6 Bxd6 24.exd6 Nf6 25.Qe2 Rd7 26.Qe5 Rc8 27.Red1 Rc5 28.Qe2 Qc6 29.a3 Kf8 30.R4d3 Rc4 31.Qe1 Ne4 32.Nxe4 Rxe4 33.Qd2 Rc4 34.b3 Rc2 35.Qe3 Qc5 36.Qf3 Qc6 37.Qe3 Rc5 38.a4 a5 39.Qf4 Kg8 40.Qe3 Rc2 41.R3d2 Rc3 42.Rd3 Rc5 43.Qf4 Rd5 44.Rxd5 exd5 45.Rc1 Qxd6 46.Rc8+ Kh7 47.Qd4 Qe6 48.Qd3+ Qe4 49.Qxe4+ dxe4 50.Rc6 Rb7 51.Kf1 g6 52.Ke2 Kg7 53.Ke3 b5 54.Rc5 bxa4 55.bxa4 Rb3+ 56.Ke2 Rb2+ 57.Kf1 Ra2 58.Rxa5 Kf6 59.Ke1 Ke6 60.Kf1 f6 61.Ke1 g5 62.hxg5 hxg5 63.g4 e3 64.fxe3 Rg2 65.Ra6+ Kf7 66.a5 Rxg4 67.Rb6 Rg2 68.a6 Ra2 69.e4 Ra4 70.e5 Re4+ 71.Kd2 Rxe5 72.Kc3 Ra5 0-1

In this encounter Ding Liren had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Carlsen-Ding Showdown G10 in 2017. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E10) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 72 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.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen 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 16 of 129.

Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen-Ding Showdown G10, round 4, on 13 November 2017.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E10). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 72 moves (144 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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