Head-to-head rating comparison, statistics, and performance history.
This comparison between Magnus Carlsen (FIDE rating: 2823.0, world #1) and Liren Ding (FIDE rating: 2732.9, world #16) provides a comprehensive look at how these two elite chess players stack up against each other. Compare their live FIDE ratings across Classical, Rapid, and Blitz time controls, along with historical rating trends and key statistics.
Magnus Carlsen represents Norway while Liren Ding plays for China. With Magnus Carlsen at age 35 and Liren Ding at 33, this matchup showcases the rivalry between two of the strongest chess players in the world today.