Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, 34th ECC Open 2018
Four Knights Game (C47) · ½-½ (Draw) · 57 moves · Round 6.2 · 17 October 2018
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackDing Liren
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event34th ECC Open 2018
- Round6.2
- Date17 October 2018
- OpeningFour Knights Game (C47)
- Length57 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 36 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, ½-½ (6th Norway Blitz 2018, 2018).
Next game: Liren vs Carlsen, ½-½ (81st Tata Steel GpA, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, 34th ECC Open 2018
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Ding Liren at 34th ECC Open 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Four Knights Game (C47) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 57 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
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 36 of 129.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren played?
At the 34th ECC Open 2018, round 6.2, on 17 October 2018.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Ding Liren (Black), at 34th ECC Open 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Four Knights Game (ECO code C47). 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 57 moves (114 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.