Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, 81st Tata Steel GpA 2019
Réti Opening (A05) · ½-½ (Draw) · 32 moves · Round 1.1 · 12 January 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDing Liren
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event81st Tata Steel GpA 2019
- Round1.1
- Date12 January 2019
- OpeningRéti Opening (A05)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 37 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 (34th ECC Open 2018, 2018).
Next game: Liren vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Vugar Gashimov Mem 2019, 2019).
The moves of Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, 81st Tata Steel GpA 2019
A middlegame battle in which Ding Liren was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 81st Tata Steel GpA in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Réti Opening (A05) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 32 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.
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, the game was drawn between Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
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 37 of 129.
Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 81st Tata Steel GpA, round 1.1, on 12 January 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Ding Liren (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 81st Tata Steel GpA in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A05). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 32 moves (63 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.