Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2020
Old Indian Defense (A50) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 28 moves · Round 3.6 · 26 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAndrew Tang
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventKatara Bullet Final 2020
- Round3.6
- Date26 August 2020
- OpeningOld Indian Defense (A50)
- Length28 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 10 of 142 between Magnus Carlsen and Andrew Tang in the Rama Chess database (2014–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 82–45 with 15 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Tang, 0-1 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Tang, 1-0 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).
The moves of Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2020
This middlegame battle sees Andrew Tang take on Magnus Carlsen at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Old Indian Defense (A50) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 28 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, 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 Andrew Tang?
In the 142 games between them in our database (2014 to 2025) Carlsen leads 82–45 with 15 draws. This game is number 10 of 142.
Where and when was Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Katara Bullet Final 2020, round 3.6, on 26 August 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Andrew Tang (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Old Indian Defense (ECO code A50). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 28 moves (56 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 Old Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.