Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Tour Final 2020

Catalan Opening (E01) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 45 moves · Round 1.46 · 12 August 2020

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Ding Liren
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Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteDing Liren
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCarlsen Tour Final 2020
  • Round1.46
  • Date12 August 2020
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E01)
  • Length45 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 99 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: Liren vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Skilling Open Prelim, 2020).

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The moves of Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Tour Final 2020

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3 d5 4.Bg2 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Be7 6.Nf3 O-O 7.O-O c6 8.Qc2 b6 9.Ne5 Bb7 10.cxd5 cxd5 11.Rc1 Nfd7 12.Nd3 Nc6 13.e3 Rc8 14.Nc3 Na5 15.Qd1 Nc4 16.Be1 Nd6 17.a4 a5 18.Nb5 Rxc1 19.Rxc1 Qb8 20.b4 Nc4 21.bxa5 bxa5 22.e4 Ndb6 23.exd5 Bxd5 24.Bxd5 exd5 25.Ne5 Qb7 26.Bxa5 Bg5 27.Bxb6 Bxc1 28.Bc5 Ra8 29.Nxc4 dxc4 30.Qxc1 Rxa4 31.Nc3 Ra5 32.h4 Qa8 33.Qb2 Ra1+ 34.Nb1 c3 35.Qb3 h6 36.d5 Qc8 37.Kg2 Qxc5 38.Nxc3 Ra8 39.Ne2 Rd8 40.Nf4 Qd4 41.h5 Qe5 42.Qb6 Rb8 43.Qc5 Qe4+ 44.Kh3 Rb1 45.Kg4 f5+ 0-1

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

Play followed Catalan Opening (E01) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

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.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 99 of 129.

Where and when was Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen Tour Final 2020, round 1.46, on 12 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 Catalan Opening (ECO code E01). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 45 moves (90 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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