Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Chessable Masters Final 8 2020

Grünfeld Defense (D85) · ½-½ (Draw) · 64 moves · Round 2.13 · 30 June 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Ding Liren
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackDing Liren
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventChessable Masters Final 8 2020
  • Round2.13
  • Date30 June 2020
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D85)
  • Length64 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 70 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 (Chessable Masters Final 8, 2020).

Next game: Liren vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Final 8, 2020).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Chessable Masters Final 8 2020

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7 7.Be3 c5 8.Rc1 Qa5 9.Qd2 cxd4 10.cxd4 Qxd2+ 11.Bxd2 O-O 12.Nf3 Bg4 13.Be3 Nc6 14.d5 Bxf3 15.gxf3 Nd4 16.Bh3 f5 17.Rc7 Nxf3+ 18.Ke2 Nd4+ 19.Bxd4 Bxd4 20.exf5 gxf5 21.Rg1+ Kh8 22.Rxe7 Rae8 23.Re6 Rxe6+ 24.dxe6 Rf6 25.Kd3 Bxf2 26.Rf1 Bc5 27.Bxf5 Kg7 28.Ke4 Rh6 29.h3 Rh4+ 30.Kd5 b6 31.Bg4 h5 32.Rf7+ Kg6 33.Bf5+ Kg5 34.Be4 Rxh3 35.e7 Bxe7 36.Rxe7 Ra3 37.Ke5 Rxa2 38.Rg7+ Kh4 39.Kf4 Kh3 40.Rg1 b5 41.Rh1+ Rh2 42.Rb1 a6 43.Rb3+ Kh4 44.Ra3 Rf2+ 45.Bf3 Kh3 46.Rxa6 Rf1 47.Ra2 h4 48.Rb2 b4 49.Rxb4 Rg1 50.Rb3 Rf1 51.Kg5 Rf2 52.Bd5+ Kh2 53.Kxh4 Rf4+ 54.Kg5 Rd4 55.Rb2+ Kg1 56.Kf5 Rxd5+ 57.Ke4 Rg5 58.Kf3 Rf5+ 59.Kg4 Rf8 60.Kg3 Rg8+ 61.Kf3 Rf8+ 62.Kg3 Rg8+ 63.Kf3 Rf8+ 64.Kg3 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Ding Liren at Chessable Masters Final 8 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Grünfeld Defense (D85) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 64 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren. 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 70 of 129.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren played?

At the Chessable Masters Final 8, round 2.13, on 30 June 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Ding Liren (Black), at Chessable Masters Final 8 in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D85). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 64 moves (127 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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