Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021

Flank Openings (A00) · 1-0 (Andrew Tang won) · 45 moves · Round 56 · 22 February 2021

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Andrew Tang
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAndrew Tang
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Andrew Tang won
  • EventCarlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
  • Round56
  • Date22 February 2021
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
  • Length45 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 69 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).

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

1.Nh3 d5 2.g3 Nf6 3.Bg2 e5 4.d4 Bd6 5.O-O e4 6.c4 h5 7.Bg5 h4 8.Nf4 hxg3 9.hxg3 Bxf4 10.Bxf4 Bh3 11.Bxh3 Rxh3 12.Kg2 Rh5 13.Rh1 Nc6 14.Nc3 dxc4 15.d5 Ne7 16.Qa4+ Qd7 17.Rxh5 Nxh5 18.Qxd7+ Kxd7 19.Be5 Nf6 20.Rd1 Nf5 21.Bxf6 gxf6 22.Nxe4 Ke7 23.Nc3 a6 24.a4 Nd6 25.a5 b5 26.axb6 cxb6 27.Ra1 b5 28.Kf3 a5 29.Ke3 b4 30.Na4 Nb5 31.Nb6 Ra6 32.Nxc4 a4 33.Kd3 a3 34.bxa3 bxa3 35.Kc2 Nd4+ 36.Kd3 Nb5 37.e3 Ra4 38.Nd2 Kd6 39.e4 f5 40.f3 fxe4+ 41.fxe4 Kc5 42.Rc1+ Kb4 43.Rc4+ Ka5 44.Nb3+ Kb6 45.Rxa4 1-0

This full-length game sees Andrew Tang take on Magnus Carlsen at Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 56. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Flank Openings (A00), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 45 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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 white 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 69 of 142.

Where and when was Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, round 56, 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 Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Andrew Tang won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 45 moves (89 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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