Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021

Queen's Pawn Game (D00) · ½-½ (Draw) · 70 moves · Round 10 · 22 February 2021

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White
Andrew Tang
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteAndrew Tang
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCarlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
  • Round10
  • Date22 February 2021
  • OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D00)
  • Length70 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 23 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, 0-1 (Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, 2021).

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

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

1.d4 d5 2.Bf4 c6 3.e3 Bf5 4.c4 e6 5.Nc3 Bd6 6.Bg3 Bxg3 7.hxg3 Nf6 8.Qb3 Qc7 9.Rc1 Qb6 10.c5 Qc7 11.Nf3 Nbd7 12.Nh4 Be4 13.Nxe4 Nxe4 14.Bd3 Nef6 15.Nf3 h6 16.Qc3 O-O 17.Rh4 Rfe8 18.g4 e5 19.g5 hxg5 20.Nxg5 exd4 21.Qxd4 Qe5 22.Nf3 Qxd4 23.Nxd4 g6 24.b4 Kg7 25.Ke2 a6 26.a4 Rh8 27.Rxh8 Rxh8 28.b5 axb5 29.axb5 Rc8 30.bxc6 bxc6 31.f4 Rc7 32.Kf3 Ng8 33.g4 Ne7 34.Bb1 Ra7 35.f5 g5 36.Kf2 Ra5 37.Nf3 f6 38.e4 Rxc5 39.Rxc5 Nxc5 40.exd5 cxd5 41.Nd4 Kf7 42.Ke3 Ke8 43.Ba2 Kd7 44.Ne2 Kd6 45.Nd4 Nc6 46.Nb5+ Ke5 47.Nc7 d4+ 48.Kf3 Nb4 49.Bc4 d3 50.Ne6 Nc2 51.Nxc5 Kd4 52.Bxd3 Nb4 53.Ne4 Nxd3 54.Nxf6 Ne5+ 55.Kg3 Nf7 56.Nh5 Ke5 57.Ng7 Ke4 58.Nh5 Ke5 59.Ng7 Ke4 60.Ne6 Ke5 61.Nxg5 Kd4 62.Nf3+ Ke4 63.g5 Kxf5 64.g6 Kxg6 65.Nh4+ Kg7 66.Nf3 Nh8 67.Ng5 Ng6 68.Ne6+ Kf6 69.Nf4 Ne5 70.Ng6 Nxg6 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Andrew Tang was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 10. 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 70 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Andrew Tang and Magnus Carlsen. 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 23 of 142.

Where and when was Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, round 10, on 22 February 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Andrew Tang (White) and Magnus Carlsen (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?

The game was drawn between Andrew Tang and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 70 moves (140 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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