Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Carlsen Tour Final 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D41) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 1.21 · 10 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackDing Liren
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCarlsen Tour Final 2020
- Round1.21
- Date10 August 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D41)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 89 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 (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Liren, ½-½ (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Carlsen Tour Final 2020
Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren met over the board in this full-length game at Carlsen Tour Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D41) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
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.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen 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 89 of 129.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren played?
At the Carlsen Tour Final 2020, round 1.21, on 10 August 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Ding Liren (Black), at Carlsen Tour Final 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D41). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.