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

Ruy Lopez (C84) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 85 moves · Round 7 · 13 November 2017

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Ding Liren
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackDing Liren
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCarlsen-Ding Showdown G10 2017
  • Round7
  • Date13 November 2017
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C84)
  • Length85 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 19 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 G10, 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 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.d3 b5 7.Bb3 d6 8.a3 O-O 9.Nbd2 Na5 10.Ba2 c5 11.Re1 Nc6 12.c3 Re8 13.Nf1 h6 14.Ne3 Bf8 15.b4 Be6 16.Nd5 Rc8 17.Bd2 Bxd5 18.exd5 Ne7 19.c4 Nf5 20.a4 bxa4 21.bxc5 Rxc5 22.Qxa4 e4 23.dxe4 Nxe4 24.Bb4 Rc8 25.Qc2 Qf6 26.h3 Nd4 27.Nxd4 Qxd4 28.Rad1 Qb6 29.Rb1 Qd4 30.Rbd1 Qb6 31.Ba3 Qa5 32.Re3 Nf6 33.Rdd3 Rxe3 34.Rxe3 Re8 35.Bc1 Rxe3 36.Bxe3 Qe1+ 37.Kh2 Qa1 38.g3 a5 39.Kg2 Qe5 40.Bb1 g6 41.Bb6 Qe1 42.Bd4 Nd7 43.Bc3 Qe7 44.Bxa5 Bg7 45.Bd2 h5 46.Be3 Be5 47.Qd2 Nc5 48.Bc2 Kg7 49.Qe2 Qf6 50.Qf3 Qxf3+ 51.Kxf3 f5 52.Ke2 Kf6 53.Kd2 g5 54.f4 gxf4 55.gxf4 Bb2 56.Bf2 Kg6 57.Kd1 Bc3 58.Bh4 Bf6 59.Be1 Bd4 60.Ke2 Bb2 61.Ba5 Bc1 62.Kf3 Ba3 63.Bc7 Nd7 64.Ke2 Nf6 65.Bd3 Bc5 66.Kd1 Ne4 67.Kc2 Nf2 68.Bf1 Ne4 69.Bg2 Ng3 70.Bf3 Ne4 71.Bg2 Ng3 72.Kd3 h4 73.Bd8 Nh5 74.Bg5 Bf2 75.Bf3 Nf6 76.Ke2 Bg3 77.Ke3 Kf7 78.Kd3 Nh7 79.Bh5+ Kg7 80.Be7 Nf6 81.c5 dxc5 82.Bf3 Bxf4 83.Bxc5 Ne8 84.Be7 Nd6 85.Bxh4 Kg6 1-0

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Ding Liren at Carlsen-Ding Showdown G10 in 2017. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C84), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 85 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 19 of 129.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren played?

At the Carlsen-Ding Showdown G10, round 7, 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 Ruy Lopez (ECO code C84). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 85 moves (170 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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