Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Carlsen Inv Final 4 2020
Queen's Pawn Game (D02) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 33 moves · Round 1.3 · 2 May 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackDing Liren
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCarlsen Inv Final 4 2020
- Round1.3
- Date2 May 2020
- OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D02)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 64 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, 1-0 (Carlsen Inv Final 4, 2020).
Next game: Liren vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Carlsen Inv Final 4, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Carlsen Inv Final 4 2020
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Ding Liren at Carlsen Inv Final 4 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Pawn Game (D02), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 33 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, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 64 of 129.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren played?
At the Carlsen Inv Final 4, round 1.3, on 2 May 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Ding Liren (Black), at Carlsen Inv Final 4 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D02). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (65 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 Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.