Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Katara Bullet Final 2021

Bishop's Opening (C23) · 0-1 (Andrew Tang won) · 60 moves · Round 3.3 · 23 June 2021

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Magnus Carlsen
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Andrew Tang
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAndrew Tang
  • Result0-1 · Andrew Tang won
  • EventKatara Bullet Final 2021
  • Round3.3
  • Date23 June 2021
  • OpeningBishop's Opening (C23)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 103 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: Tang vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Katara Bullet Final 2021, 2021).

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

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Katara Bullet Final 2021

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 Nc6 3.d3 Nf6 4.Nc3 Bc5 5.Nge2 d6 6.O-O O-O 7.Kh1 Na5 8.Bg5 h6 9.Bh4 g5 10.Bg3 Nxc4 11.dxc4 Be6 12.b3 Nh5 13.f3 Nf4 14.Bf2 Bxf2 15.Rxf2 Qf6 16.Ng3 Kh7 17.Nd5 Qd8 18.Ne3 Qf6 19.Ngf5 Qg6 20.g3 Nh5 21.Qd2 Ng7 22.g4 Bd7 23.Nd5 c6 24.Nde3 Rad8 25.h4 Bc8 26.hxg5 Qxg5 27.Rd1 Bxf5 28.Nxf5 Nxf5 29.exf5 d5 30.Rh2 Kg7 31.Qxg5+ hxg5 32.Rh5 Rh8 33.Rxh8 Rxh8+ 34.Kg2 Rd8 35.Kf2 Kf6 36.Ke3 Ke7 37.Rh1 dxc4 38.bxc4 Rd4 39.Rb1 b6 40.Rb4 Kd6 41.c3 Rf4 42.Ra4 a5 43.Kd3 Kc5 44.Ra3 Rxf3+ 45.Ke2 Rf4 46.Ke3 Rxg4 47.Rb3 Rf4 48.Rb1 Rxf5 49.Rg1 f6 50.Ke4 Rf4+ 51.Ke3 Kxc4 52.Rd1 b5 53.Rd6 c5 54.Rc6 b4 55.Rb6 bxc3 56.Ra6 Rd4 57.Rxa5 c2 58.Ke2 c1=Q 59.Ra4+ Kd5 60.Ra3 Qc2+ 0-1

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Andrew Tang at Katara Bullet Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Bishop's Opening (C23), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 60 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, Andrew Tang 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 103 of 142.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang played?

At the Katara Bullet Final 2021, round 3.3, on 23 June 2021.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Bishop's Opening (ECO code C23). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Andrew Tang won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (120 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 Bishop's Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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