Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2021

Queen's Pawn Game (A40) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 3.6 · 23 June 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
  • EventKatara Bullet Final 2021
  • Round3.6
  • Date23 June 2021
  • OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (A40)
  • Length40 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 106 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 2021, 2021).

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

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

1.d4 e6 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Bf4 c5 4.e3 b6 5.a4 Bb7 6.a5 Be7 7.a6 Bc6 8.Ne5 O-O 9.Nc3 d6 10.Nxc6 Nxc6 11.d5 Nb4 12.Bc4 e5 13.Bg3 Ne8 14.Nb5 Qc8 15.O-O Nxa6 16.Nxd6 Nxd6 17.Bxa6 Qf5 18.f3 e4 19.Ra4 Qd7 20.c3 Bf6 21.Bxd6 Qxd6 22.Rxe4 Rfe8 23.Rxe8+ Rxe8 24.e4 c4 25.Qe2 b5 26.Ra1 Qxd5 27.exd5 Rxe2 28.Bxb5 Rxb2 29.Rxa7 g6 30.Bxc4 Bxc3 31.Re7 Bd4+ 32.Kf1 Rc2 33.Rc7 Bb6 34.Rc6 Ba5 35.d6 Kg7 36.d7 Rd2 37.Rc5 Bd8 38.Rd5 Rxd5 39.Be2 Kf6 40.Bc4 Rxd7 0-1

Andrew Tang and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Katara Bullet Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Queen's Pawn Game (A40) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 40 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.

After the contest, 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 106 of 142.

Where and when was Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Katara Bullet Final 2021, round 3.6, on 23 June 2021.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code A40). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 40 moves (80 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 Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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