Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

Ruy Lopez (C60) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 45 moves · Round 4.19 · 20 July 2023

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

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAndrew Tang
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventBullet Chess Losers 2023
  • Round4.19
  • Date20 July 2023
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C60)
  • Length45 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 116 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 (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).

Next game: Tang vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6 4.d4 exd4 5.Bg5 Be7 6.Bxe7 Qxe7 7.Bxc6 dxc6 8.Qxd4 Nf6 9.Nc3 Bg4 10.Qe5 Bxf3 11.Qxe7+ Kxe7 12.gxf3 Nh5 13.Kd2 Nf4 14.Rhg1 f5 15.Ke3 Ne6 16.Ne2 Rhf8 17.Rad1 f4+ 18.Kd2 Kf7 19.Kc3 Ke7 20.Nd4 Nc5 21.b4 Nd7 22.Rg5 Kf6 23.h4 Ne5 24.Rdg1 Rad8 25.Rxe5 Kxe5 26.Ne2 Kf6 27.Rg4 Ke7 28.Nxf4 Rf6 29.h5 Rdf8 30.Nd3 gxh5 31.Rh4 Rxf3 32.Rxh5 R8f7 33.Kd4 R3f6 34.f4 Rd6+ 35.Ke3 Rg7 36.f5 Rd8 37.e5 Kf7 38.f6 Rg3+ 39.Kf4 Kg6 40.Rh1 Rg2 41.Ke4 Rxc2 42.Nf4+ Kf7 43.Rxh7+ Kg8 44.Rg7+ Kf8 45.Ne6+ 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Andrew Tang at Bullet Chess Losers 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C60) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 45 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 116 of 142.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang played?

At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 4.19, on 20 July 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Andrew Tang (Black), at Bullet Chess Losers 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C60). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 45 moves (89 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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