Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Katara Bullet Final 2021

Bishop's Opening (C24) · 0-1 (Andrew Tang won) · 31 moves · Round 3.1 · 23 June 2021

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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
  • Round3.1
  • Date23 June 2021
  • OpeningBishop's Opening (C24)
  • Length31 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 109 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, 0-1 (Katara Bullet Final 2021, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Tang, 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 Nf6 3.d3 Nc6 4.Nc3 Bc5 5.f4 d6 6.Nf3 a6 7.a3 O-O 8.f5 b5 9.Ba2 Nd4 10.Bg5 c6 11.Nxd4 Bxd4 12.Qd2 a5 13.Nd1 b4 14.c3 bxc3 15.bxc3 Ba7 16.Nf2 d5 17.Qe2 Qd6 18.O-O Nd7 19.Kh1 Ba6 20.Ng4 f6 21.Be3 Nc5 22.Rad1 Nxe4 23.Qe1 Nc5 24.Bxc5 Bxc5 25.c4 Bxa3 26.cxd5 cxd5 27.Qxa5 Bc4 28.Qd2 Bb4 29.dxc4 Bxd2 30.Rxd2 Kh8 31.cxd5 Qb4 0-1

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Andrew Tang at Katara Bullet Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Bishop's Opening (C24) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 31 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, Andrew Tang 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 109 of 142.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang played?

At the Katara Bullet Final 2021, round 3.1, 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 C24). 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 31 moves (62 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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