Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2018
Four Knights Game (C48) · ½-½ (Draw) · 27 moves · Round 9.3 · 28 April 2018
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackDing Liren
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventVugar Gashimov Mem 2018
- Round9.3
- Date28 April 2018
- OpeningFour Knights Game (C48)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 34 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 (World Blitz 2017, 2017).
Next game: Carlsen vs Liren, ½-½ (6th Norway Blitz 2018, 2018).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2018
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Ding Liren at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Four Knights Game (C48) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 27 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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 34 of 129.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren played?
At the Vugar Gashimov Mem 2018, round 9.3, on 28 April 2018.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Ding Liren (Black), at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Four Knights Game (ECO code C48). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 27 moves (53 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 Four Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.