Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Tour Final 2020
Caro-Kann Defense (B13) · 1-0 (Ding Liren won) · 46 moves · Round 1.15 · 9 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDing Liren
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Ding Liren won
- EventCarlsen Tour Final 2020
- Round1.15
- Date9 August 2020
- OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B13)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 82 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, 1-0 (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Liren, ½-½ (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).
The moves of Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Tour Final 2020
Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Carlsen Tour Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Caro-Kann Defense (B13) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 46 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, 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 82 of 129.
Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Carlsen Tour Final 2020, round 1.15, on 9 August 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Ding Liren (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Carlsen Tour Final 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B13). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Ding Liren won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 46 moves (91 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.