Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Katara Bullet Final 2020
Ruy Lopez (C60) · 0-1 (Andrew Tang won) · 27 moves · Round 3.1 · 26 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAndrew Tang
- Result0-1 · Andrew Tang won
- EventKatara Bullet Final 2020
- Round3.1
- Date26 August 2020
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C60)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 4 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 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Tang, 0-1 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Katara Bullet Final 2020
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Andrew Tang at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C60) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 27 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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When the dust settled, Andrew Tang won with the black pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.
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 4 of 142.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang played?
At the Katara Bullet Final 2020, round 3.1, on 26 August 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Andrew Tang (Black), at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C60). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Andrew Tang won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 27 moves (54 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.