Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Katara Bullet Final 2020

Ruy Lopez (C60) · 0-1 (Andrew Tang won) · 28 moves · Round 3.3 · 26 August 2020

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Andrew Tang
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAndrew Tang
  • Result0-1 · Andrew Tang won
  • EventKatara Bullet Final 2020
  • Round3.3
  • Date26 August 2020
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C60)
  • Length28 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 5 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 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).

Next game: Tang vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Katara Bullet Final 2020

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6 4.d4 exd4 5.c3 a6 6.Ba4 Bg7 7.cxd4 b5 8.Bc2 d6 9.O-O Bg4 10.Be3 Bxf3 11.gxf3 Qf6 12.e5 dxe5 13.Be4 Nge7 14.dxe5 Qxe5 15.Qc2 Qf6 16.Rc1 Nb4 17.Qb3 Qxb2 18.Bxa8 Qxb3 19.axb3 Bxa1 20.Rxc7 Be5 21.Ra7 Bb8 22.Nc3 Bxa7 23.Bxa7 Kd7 24.Be4 f5 25.Bb1 Rc8 26.Ne2 Ned5 27.Kg2 Nc3 28.Nxc3 Rxc3 0-1

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.

From Ruy Lopez (C60) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 28 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

When the dust settled, 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 5 of 142.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang played?

At the Katara Bullet Final 2020, round 3.3, 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 28 moves (56 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.

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