Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021

Scotch Game (C45) · 0-1 (Andrew Tang won) · 79 moves · Round 49 · 22 February 2021

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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAndrew Tang
  • Result0-1 · Andrew Tang won
  • EventCarlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
  • Round49
  • Date22 February 2021
  • OpeningScotch Game (C45)
  • Length79 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 62 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, 0-1 (Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, 2021).

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

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nxc6 bxc6 6.e5 Qe7 7.Qe2 Nd5 8.h4 Bb7 9.c4 Nb6 10.Nc3 O-O-O 11.Bg5 f6 12.exf6 Qf7 13.fxg7 Bxg7 14.Bxd8 Re8 15.Bg5 Rxe2+ 16.Bxe2 Nxc4 17.O-O c5 18.Bxc4 Qxc4 19.Rfe1 Bc6 20.Re3 Qg4 21.Rg3 Qf5 22.Re1 Be5 23.Rge3 Bd4 24.f3 Qc2 25.Re2 Qg6 26.Kh2 d6 27.Re6 Qf5 28.Re7 Be5+ 29.R2xe5 dxe5 30.b3 Qd3 31.Ne4 Bxe4 32.fxe4 Qxe4 33.Rf7 Qd3 34.Re7 e4 35.Bf4 Kd8 36.Rxh7 e3 37.Bg5+ Kc8 38.Re7 e2 39.Bf4 Kd8 40.Re5 Qd4 41.Bg5+ Kc8 42.Rxe2 c4 43.bxc4 Qxc4 44.Rf2 a5 45.Kh3 Qe6+ 46.g4 a4 47.h5 a3 48.h6 Qe1 49.Rf3 Qh1+ 50.Kg3 Qg1+ 51.Kf4 Qh2+ 52.Kf5 Qxa2 53.Kg6 Qg8+ 54.Kh5 a2 55.Bf6 Qf7+ 56.Kg5 a1=Q 57.Bxa1 Qxf3 58.Bf6 Qe3+ 59.Kg6 Qe4+ 60.Kg5 Qh7 61.Bg7 Kd7 62.Kf6 Ke8 63.g5 Qg8 64.g6 Qd5 65.h7 Qd4+ 66.Kg5 Qxg7 67.Kf5 Qh8 68.Kg5 Kf8 69.Kf5 Qg7 70.Kg5 Qh8 71.Kf5 Kg7 72.Kg5 Qxh7 73.Kf5 Qxg6+ 74.Ke5 Qf6+ 75.Kd5 Kf7 76.Kc5 Qe6 77.Kb5 Ke7 78.Kc5 Qd6+ 79.Kc4 Kd7 0-1

A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Andrew Tang at Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 49. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Scotch Game (C45) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 79 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.

In the end, 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 62 of 142.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang played?

At the Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, round 49, 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 Scotch Game (ECO code C45). 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 79 moves (158 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 Scotch Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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