Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021

Slav Defense (D12) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 56 moves · Round 64 · 22 February 2021

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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAndrew Tang
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCarlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
  • Round64
  • Date22 February 2021
  • OpeningSlav Defense (D12)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 77 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, ½-½ (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.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e3 Bf5 5.Nc3 a6 6.Nh4 Bg4 7.Qb3 Ra7 8.h3 Bc8 9.Bd2 e6 10.Be2 Ne4 11.Nf3 Nxd2 12.Nxd2 Be7 13.O-O O-O 14.Qc2 Nd7 15.Bd3 g6 16.c5 e5 17.b4 exd4 18.exd4 Bf6 19.Nf3 Re8 20.Rfe1 Ra8 21.Rad1 Nf8 22.Ne2 Bd7 23.Qd2 Ne6 24.Bc2 a5 25.a3 axb4 26.axb4 Kg7 27.Nf4 Ra2 28.Nxe6+ Rxe6 29.Qd3 Rxe1+ 30.Nxe1 Qe7 31.Qb3 Ra8 32.Nf3 Qe2 33.Bd3 Qa2 34.Qxa2 Rxa2 35.b5 Ra4 36.bxc6 bxc6 37.Be2 Bf5 38.Ne5 Bxe5 39.dxe5 Re4 40.Ba6 Rxe5 41.Bb7 Bd7 42.Rb1 d4 43.Rb4 Rd5 44.Kf1 d3 45.Ke1 Rxc5 46.Rd4 Bf5 47.g4 Rc1+ 48.Kd2 Rc2+ 49.Kd1 c5 50.Rd6 Be6 51.f4 c4 52.Be4 Rf2 53.f5 gxf5 54.gxf5 Bxf5 55.Bxf5 Rxf5 56.Rxd3 cxd3 0-1

A full-length game in which Andrew Tang was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 64. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Slav Defense (D12) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 56 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.

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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen 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 77 of 142.

Where and when was Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, round 64, 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 Slav Defense (ECO code D12). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 56 moves (112 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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