Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Tour Final 2020
King's Indian Defense (E62) · ½-½ (Draw) · 22 moves · Round 1.31 · 11 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDing Liren
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventCarlsen Tour Final 2020
- Round1.31
- Date11 August 2020
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E62)
- Length22 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 93 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: Liren vs Carlsen, 1-0 (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 middlegame battle at Carlsen Tour Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Indian Defense (E62) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 22 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen. 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 93 of 129.
Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Carlsen Tour Final 2020, round 1.31, on 11 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 King's Indian Defense (ECO code E62). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 22 moves (44 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.