Carlsen, Magnus – Ding, Liren

2863 2020 · Draw

Magnus Carlsen, reigning World Champion in 2020 with an Elo approaching 2900, is famous for his all-round mastery and his ability to squeeze wins from virtually any position. Ding Liren, who would go on to become World Champion in 2023, brings remarkable technical depth and strategic precision to every game. Seeing the Norwegian choose the King’s Gambit — chess’s most romantic opening — against such a formidable opponent makes this a truly special encounter.