Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Carlsen-Ding Showdown G5 2017
Sicilian Defense (B51) · ½-½ (Draw) · 42 moves · Round 9 · 14 November 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackDing Liren
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventCarlsen-Ding Showdown G5 2017
- Round9
- Date14 November 2017
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B51)
- Length42 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 29 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, 0-1 (Carlsen-Ding Showdown G5, 2017).
Next game: Liren vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Carlsen-Ding Showdown G5, 2017).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Carlsen-Ding Showdown G5 2017
Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren met over the board in this full-length game at Carlsen-Ding Showdown G5 in 2017. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B51) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 42 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren. 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 29 of 129.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren played?
At the Carlsen-Ding Showdown G5, round 9, on 14 November 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Ding Liren (Black), at Carlsen-Ding Showdown G5 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B51). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 42 moves (84 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.