Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019
Queen's Gambit Declined (D39) · ½-½ (Draw) · 50 moves · Round 3.2 · 11 May 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDing Liren
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventCote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019
- Round3.2
- Date11 May 2019
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D39)
- Length50 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 40 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 (Cote d'Ivoire Rapid 2019, 2019).
Next game: Carlsen vs Liren, ½-½ (Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019, 2019).
The moves of Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019
A full-length game in which Ding Liren was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D39), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 50 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.
When the dust settled, 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 40 of 129.
Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019, round 3.2, on 11 May 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Ding Liren (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D39). 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 50 moves (99 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.