Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021

Queen's Gambit Accepted (D27) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 67 moves · Round 88 · 22 February 2021

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White
Andrew Tang
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteAndrew Tang
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCarlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
  • Round88
  • Date22 February 2021
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Accepted (D27)
  • Length67 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 101 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 (Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, 2021).

Next game: Tang vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Katara Bullet Final 2021, 2021).

The moves of Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021

1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e3 e6 5.Bxc4 a6 6.O-O c5 7.Nc3 Nc6 8.a3 b5 9.Ba2 Bb7 10.Qe2 cxd4 11.exd4 Nxd4 12.Nxd4 Qxd4 13.Bg5 Be7 14.Rad1 Qg4 15.Qxg4 Nxg4 16.Bf4 Nf6 17.Rfe1 O-O 18.h3 Rfd8 19.Rc1 Rac8 20.Be5 Kf8 21.Rcd1 Rxd1 22.Rxd1 Rd8 23.Re1 Rd2 24.Nb1 Rd3 25.Nc3 Ke8 26.Bb1 Rd8 27.Ne2 g6 28.Nf4 Nd5 29.Nd3 Nb6 30.Bc3 Nc4 31.h4 h5 32.g3 Bf3 33.Nf4 Bg4 34.Kg2 Nd6 35.Ba2 Bf5 36.Be5 Be4+ 37.Kf1 Bf5 38.Bc3 Nc4 39.Bb3 Nd2+ 40.Bxd2 Rxd2 41.Re2 Rxe2 42.Kxe2 Bf6 43.Nd3 Ke7 44.a4 bxa4 45.Bxa4 Bxd3+ 46.Kxd3 Bxb2 47.Bc6 a5 48.Ba4 Ba3 49.Bd1 Bc5 50.Ke2 f5 51.f3 e5 52.g4 hxg4 53.fxg4 e4 54.h5 Kf6 55.hxg6 fxg4 56.Bc2 Kxg6 57.Bxe4+ Kg5 58.Bc6 g3 59.Kf1 Kf4 60.Kg2 Bd6 61.Bb5 Ke3 62.Bc6 Kd4 63.Kf3 Kc3 64.Bd7 Kb4 65.Ke4 a4 66.Bc6 a3 67.Kd3 a2 0-1

In this encounter Andrew Tang had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 88. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Queen's Gambit Accepted (D27) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 67 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.

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 101 of 142.

Where and when was Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, round 88, on 22 February 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Andrew Tang (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO code D27). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 67 moves (134 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 Queen's Gambit Accepted collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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