Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen
Ding Liren vs Magnus Carlsen: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Ding Liren and Magnus Carlsen?
Ding has had several encounters with Magnus Carlsen, including a notable victory in the 2019 Sinquefield Cup finals, further establishing their rivalry in elite chess.
Ding Liren
Key numbers
- FIDE Rating2738 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating2816 (November 2018)
- RankingNo. 15 (June 2026)
- Peak RankingNo. 2 (November 2021)
- Unbeaten Streak100 games (August 2017 - November 2018)
Top honours
- World Chess Champion2023–2024
- Chinese Chess ChampionThree-time champion (2009, 2011, 2012)
- Chess Olympiad Gold MedalTeam gold in 2014 and 2018
- World Team ChampionshipsTeam gold in 2015, individual silver
- Grand Chess TourWinner in 2019
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Magnus Carlsen
Key numbers
- World Championship Titles5
- World Rapid Titles6
- World Blitz Titles9
- FIDE Ratings2841 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating2882 (May 2014)
Top honours
- World Chess Champion2013 – 2023
- World Rapid Chess ChampionSix-time champion
- World Blitz Chess ChampionNine-time champion
- FIDE Freestyle Chess World ChampionReigning champion
- Highest FIDE Rating2882 (May 2014)