Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021

Queen's Pawn Game (D00) · 0-1 (Andrew Tang won) · 79 moves · Round 3 · 22 February 2021

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Andrew Tang
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAndrew Tang
  • Result0-1 · Andrew Tang won
  • EventCarlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
  • Round3
  • Date22 February 2021
  • OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D00)
  • Length79 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 16 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 (Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, 2021).

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

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021

1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 e6 3.Bf4 Nf6 4.e3 Bd6 5.Nb5 Bxf4 6.exf4 O-O 7.Nf3 b6 8.Be2 Bb7 9.O-O Nbd7 10.c3 Ne4 11.Bd3 c5 12.Re1 Ndf6 13.Ne5 a6 14.Na3 Qc7 15.Nc2 Rac8 16.Rc1 b5 17.a3 Nd6 18.g4 Nfe4 19.f3 Nf6 20.g5 Nh5 21.Qd2 Nc4 22.Bxc4 dxc4 23.dxc5 Qxc5+ 24.Nd4 Rcd8 25.Kg2 Qd5 26.Qe3 f6 27.gxf6 Rxf6 28.Ng4 Nxf4+ 29.Kg3 Rff8 30.Rcd1 Qh5 31.h4 Rde8 32.Qe5 Qf7 33.Re3 Nd3 34.Qg5 Kh8 35.Ne5 Qc7 36.Kh3 Nf4+ 37.Kh2 Nd5 38.Re2 Rf6 39.Qg3 Qe7 40.Rde1 Qf8 41.Re4 Nf4 42.R4e3 Nh5 43.Qg5 Nf4 44.h5 Nd3 45.Nxd3 cxd3 46.Rxd3 Bxf3 47.Rxf3 Rxf3 48.Nxf3 Qxf3 49.Rg1 Qf7 50.Rg2 h6 51.Qe5 Rf8 52.Rg6 Kh7 53.Rg2 Qf6 54.Qe4+ Qf5 55.Qg4 Qxg4 56.Rxg4 Rf5 57.Kg3 Rxh5 58.Re4 Rg5+ 59.Kf4 Rg6 60.Ke5 Rf6 61.Kd6 g5 62.Rxe6 Kg6 63.Ke5 Rxe6+ 64.Kxe6 g4 65.c4 g3 66.c5 g2 67.c6 g1=Q 68.c7 Qc5 69.Kd7 Qxc7+ 70.Kxc7 h5 71.Kb6 h4 72.Kxa6 h3 73.Kxb5 h2 74.b4 h1=Q 75.Ka6 Qa8+ 76.Kb6 Kf6 77.Kb5 Ke7 78.Kc4 Kd7 79.Kb3 Kc7 0-1

Magnus Carlsen and Andrew Tang met over the board in this marathon at Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Queen's Pawn Game (D00), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 79 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

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 16 of 142.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang played?

At the Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, round 3, on 22 February 2021.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D00). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Andrew Tang won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 79 moves (158 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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