Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

Grünfeld Defense (D70) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 4.6 · 20 July 2023

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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
  • EventBullet Chess Losers 2023
  • Round4.6
  • Date20 July 2023
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D70)
  • Length40 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 129 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, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.f3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nb6 6.Nc3 Bg7 7.Be3 O-O 8.Qd2 Nc6 9.O-O-O f5 10.e5 f4 11.Bxf4 Nb4 12.Be3 a5 13.Nh3 Be6 14.a3 Bb3 15.Re1 Nc4 16.Bxc4+ Bxc4 17.Nf2 c5 18.f4 cxd4 19.Qxd4 Qc7 20.Qc5 Rfc8 21.axb4 Qd7 22.Qb6 axb4 23.Qxb4 Ra1+ 24.Kc2 Qf5+ 25.Nfe4 Ra6 26.h3 Bd5 27.Bd2 Rc4 28.Qxe7 Bxe4+ 29.Kd1 Bd3 30.Qd8+ Bf8 31.Re3 Ra1+ 32.Bc1 Bc2+ 33.Ke2 Rxf4 34.Rf3 Rxf3 35.gxf3 Bb3 36.Bh6 Bc4+ 37.Kf2 Rxh1 38.Ne4 Rh2+ 39.Kg1 Rh1+ 40.Kg2 Qxh3+ 0-1

This middlegame battle sees Andrew Tang take on Magnus Carlsen at Bullet Chess Losers 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Grünfeld Defense (D70) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

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.

When the dust settled, 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 129 of 142.

Where and when was Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 4.6, on 20 July 2023.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D70). A fight over the centre.

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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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