Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021

Old Indian Defense (A53) · 1-0 (Andrew Tang won) · 73 moves · Round 68 · 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
  • Round68
  • Date22 February 2021
  • OpeningOld Indian Defense (A53)
  • Length73 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 81 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.d4 Nf6 2.c4 d6 3.Nc3 Nbd7 4.e4 e5 5.Nge2 g6 6.Bg5 h6 7.Be3 Bg7 8.f3 exd4 9.Nxd4 O-O 10.Qd2 h5 11.Be2 c6 12.O-O d5 13.cxd5 cxd5 14.exd5 Nb6 15.Bg5 Nbxd5 16.Bc4 Nxc3 17.bxc3 Qc7 18.Bb3 Bd7 19.Rfe1 Rac8 20.Rac1 Rfe8 21.Rxe8+ Rxe8 22.Qd3 Kf8 23.Qd2 Qe5 24.Bf4 Qc5 25.Be3 Kg8 26.Ne6 Qe7 27.Bc5 Qxe6 28.Bxe6 Bxe6 29.Bd4 b6 30.Re1 Rd8 31.Qg5 Rd5 32.Qf4 Nd7 33.Bxg7 Kxg7 34.Qc7 a5 35.c4 Rd4 36.Rc1 Rd2 37.a3 Rd4 38.h3 Rd3 39.a4 Rd2 40.Qf4 Rd3 41.Qe4 Nc5 42.Qe5+ Kh7 43.Qc7 Nxa4 44.Re1 Nc5 45.Qxb6 Nd7 46.Qxa5 Bxc4 47.Re7 Be6 48.Qg5 Rd5 49.Qe3 Nf8 50.Re8 Kg7 51.Qc3+ Kg8 52.Qc8 Bxc8 53.Rxc8 Re5 54.Rc1 Re6 55.Kh2 Kg7 56.Rf1 Nh7 57.g3 Nf6 58.Rf2 h4 59.Rg2 hxg3+ 60.Kxg3 Nh5+ 61.Kh2 Rf6 62.Rf2 Rf5 63.f4 Rf6 64.Rg2 Rf5 65.Rg4 Rxf4 66.Rg3 Rg4 67.Rg2 Rg3 68.Rf2 Rg2+ 69.Kxg2 Nf4+ 70.Kh2 Nxh3 71.Rf4 Kh6 72.Rf3 Kh5 73.Kg3 1-0

A marathon in which Andrew Tang was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 68. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Old Indian Defense (A53) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 73 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.

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In the end, Andrew Tang won with the white 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 81 of 142.

Where and when was Andrew Tang vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, round 68, 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 Old Indian Defense (ECO code A53). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Andrew Tang won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 73 moves (145 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?

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