Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Carlsen Tour Final 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D43) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 45 moves · Round 1.41 · 12 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackDing Liren
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCarlsen Tour Final 2020
- Round1.41
- Date12 August 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D43)
- Length45 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 98 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, ½-½ (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).
Next game: Liren vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren, Carlsen Tour Final 2020
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Ding Liren at Carlsen Tour Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D43), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 45 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, 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 98 of 129.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ding Liren played?
At the Carlsen Tour Final 2020, round 1.41, on 12 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 D43). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (89 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.