Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
Queen's Pawn Game (D02) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 32 moves · Round 28 · 22 February 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAndrew Tang
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCarlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
- Round28
- Date22 February 2021
- OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D02)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 41 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 (Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, 2021).
Next game: Carlsen vs Tang, 1-0 (Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, 2021).
The moves of Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
Andrew Tang and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 28. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Pawn Game (D02), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 32 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, 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 41 of 142.
Where and when was Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, round 28, 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 D02). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 32 moves (64 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.