Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021

Queen's Pawn Game (D02) · ½-½ (Draw) · 69 moves · Round 52 · 22 February 2021

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White
Andrew Tang
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteAndrew Tang
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCarlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
  • Round52
  • Date22 February 2021
  • OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D02)
  • Length69 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 65 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

1.d4 d5 2.Nf3 Bf5 3.Bf4 e6 4.e3 Bd6 5.Ne5 Nd7 6.g4 Be4 7.f3 Bxe5 8.Bxe5 Nxe5 9.fxe4 Qh4+ 10.Kd2 Nxg4 11.exd5 exd5 12.Qf3 N8f6 13.Nc3 Qf2+ 14.Be2 c6 15.Rag1 Qxf3 16.Bxf3 Nf2 17.Rxg7 Nxh1 18.Bxh1 Rg8 19.Rxg8+ Nxg8 20.e4 dxe4 21.Nxe4 Ke7 22.Nc5 Rb8 23.b4 Nf6 24.Nd3 Nd7 25.c4 Rg8 26.Bf3 Rg1 27.Be4 h6 28.a4 Ra1 29.b5 Kd6 30.c5+ Kc7 31.bxc6 bxc6 32.Nb4 Nb8 33.Kc3 Rxa4 34.Bb1 a5 35.Nc2 Nd7 36.Kb3 Rb4+ 37.Nxb4 axb4 38.Kxb4 Nf6 39.Kc4 Nd5 40.Be4 Nf4 41.Bf3 Kd7 42.d5 cxd5+ 43.Bxd5 f5 44.Bf3 Kc7 45.Kd4 Ne6+ 46.Kd5 Ng5 47.Bd1 f4 48.Kd4 Kc6 49.Be2 f3 50.Bf1 f2 51.Ke3 Kxc5 52.Kxf2 Kd4 53.Bg2 Ke5 54.Kg3 Kf5 55.Kh4 Kg6 56.Kg3 Kg7 57.Kg4 Nf7 58.Kh5 Nh8 59.Bh3 Ng6 60.Bf5 Nf4+ 61.Kg4 Nd5 62.Be4 Nf6+ 63.Kf5 Nxe4 64.Kxe4 Kg6 65.Kf3 Kh5 66.Kf4 Kh4 67.Kf5 Kh3 68.Kg6 h5 69.Kxh5 Kxh2 1/2-1/2

Andrew Tang and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 52. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Queen's Pawn Game (D02) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 69 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Andrew Tang and Magnus Carlsen. 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 65 of 142.

Where and when was Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, round 52, 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?

The game was drawn between Andrew Tang and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 69 moves (138 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.

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