Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
Four Knights Game (C47) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 28 moves · Round 73 · 22 February 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAndrew Tang
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCarlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
- Round73
- Date22 February 2021
- OpeningFour Knights Game (C47)
- Length28 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 86 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).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021
Magnus Carlsen and Andrew Tang met over the board in this middlegame battle at Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 73. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Four Knights Game (C47) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 28 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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, Magnus Carlsen 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 86 of 142.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang played?
At the Carlsen-Tang Bullet 2021, round 73, 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 Four Knights Game (ECO code C47). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 28 moves (55 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 Four Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.