Head-to-head rating comparison, statistics, and performance history.
This comparison between Liren Ding (FIDE rating: 2732.9, world #16) and Magnus Carlsen (FIDE rating: 2823.0, world #1) 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.
Liren Ding represents China while Magnus Carlsen plays for Norway. With Liren Ding at age 33 and Magnus Carlsen at 35, this matchup showcases the rivalry between two of the strongest chess players in the world today.