Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Ding Showdown G5 2017
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 52 moves · Round 12 · 14 November 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDing Liren
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventCarlsen-Ding Showdown G5 2017
- Round12
- Date14 November 2017
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 32 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 G5, 2017).
Next game: Liren vs Carlsen, 0-1 (World Blitz 2017, 2017).
The moves of Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Ding Showdown G5 2017
Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Carlsen-Ding Showdown G5 in 2017. It was played in round 12. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 52 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
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 32 of 129.
Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Carlsen-Ding Showdown G5, round 12, on 14 November 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Ding Liren (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Carlsen-Ding Showdown G5 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 52 moves (104 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.