Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 4th Nov 2025

Queen's Pawn Game (A40) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 28 moves · Round 8 · 4 November 2025

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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
  • EventTitled Tue 4th Nov 2025
  • Round8
  • Date4 November 2025
  • OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (A40)
  • Length28 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 142 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 (Titled Tue 23rd Sep 2025, 2025).

The moves of Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 4th Nov 2025

1.d4 c6 2.Bf4 Qb6 3.b3 g6 4.e3 Bg7 5.Nd2 d6 6.Ngf3 Nf6 7.h3 O-O 8.Bg3 c5 9.c3 Nc6 10.d5 Nxd5 11.Nc4 Bxc3+ 12.Nfd2 Qc7 13.Rc1 Bg7 14.Ne4 Ndb4 15.Qd2 b5 16.Ncxd6 exd6 17.Bxd6 Qa5 18.Bxf8 Bxf8 19.Nxc5 Nxa2 20.Ra1 Bxc5 21.Qxa5 Nxa5 22.Rxa2 Bb4+ 23.Ke2 Nxb3 24.Kf3 Be6 25.Rb2 Bc3 26.Rc2 b4 27.Ba6 Nc5 28.Be2 a5 0-1

A middlegame battle in which Andrew Tang was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 4th Nov 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Queen's Pawn Game (A40), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 28 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.

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

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 142 of 142.

Where and when was Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 4th Nov 2025, round 8, on 4 November 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Andrew Tang (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 4th Nov 2025 in 2025.

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 28 moves (56 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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