Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Saint Louis Rapid 2019
Queen's Gambit Declined (D39) · 1-0 (Ding Liren won) · 45 moves · Round 1.1 · 10 August 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDing Liren
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Ding Liren won
- EventSaint Louis Rapid 2019
- Round1.1
- Date10 August 2019
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D39)
- Length45 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 48 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 (Croatia GCT 2019, 2019).
Next game: Liren vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Saint Louis Blitz 2019, 2019).
The moves of Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Saint Louis Rapid 2019
This full-length game sees Ding Liren take on Magnus Carlsen at Saint Louis Rapid 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed 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 45 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.
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In the end, Ding Liren won with the white pieces. 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 48 of 129.
Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Saint Louis Rapid 2019, round 1.1, on 10 August 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Ding Liren (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Saint Louis Rapid 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?
Ding Liren won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (89 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.