Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021

Flank Openings (A01) · 0-1 (Andrew Tang won) · 48 moves · Round 11 · 22 February 2021

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

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAndrew Tang
  • Result0-1 · Andrew Tang won
  • EventCarlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
  • Round11
  • Date22 February 2021
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A01)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 24 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, ½-½ (Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, 2021).

Next game: Tang vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, 2021).

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

1.b3 d5 2.Bb2 c5 3.e4 d4 4.Bb5+ Bd7 5.Bxd7+ Nxd7 6.f4 g6 7.d3 Bg7 8.Nd2 e5 9.fxe5 Nxe5 10.Ngf3 Ne7 11.Nxe5 Bxe5 12.Qf3 Nc6 13.a4 O-O 14.O-O Qg5 15.Nc4 Bc7 16.Bc1 Qe7 17.Bf4 Bxf4 18.Qxf4 Rae8 19.Rf2 Ne5 20.Raf1 Nxc4 21.bxc4 Qe5 22.Rb1 b6 23.Qxe5 Rxe5 24.a5 Re6 25.Kf1 Kg7 26.Ke2 f5 27.Rbf1 Rfe8 28.a6 R8e7 29.Rf4 fxe4 30.Rxe4 Rxe4+ 31.dxe4 Rxe4+ 32.Kd2 Re3 33.Re1 Rxe1 34.Kxe1 Kf6 35.Ke2 Ke5 36.Kf3 Kf5 37.g4+ Ke5 38.h4 h6 39.h5 g5 40.Ke2 Ke4 41.Kd2 Kf4 42.Kd3 Kxg4 43.Ke4 Kxh5 44.Kd5 g4 45.Kc6 g3 46.Kb7 g2 47.Kxa7 g1=Q 48.Kxb6 Qg6+ 0-1

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Andrew Tang at Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Flank Openings (A01) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 48 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.

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 24 of 142.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang played?

At the Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, round 11, 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 Flank Openings (ECO code A01). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Andrew Tang won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 48 moves (96 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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