Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Katara Bullet Final 2020

Ruy Lopez (C60) · 0-1 (Andrew Tang won) · 63 moves · Round 3.7 · 26 August 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
0 – 1
Black
Andrew Tang
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAndrew Tang
  • Result0-1 · Andrew Tang won
  • EventKatara Bullet Final 2020
  • Round3.7
  • Date26 August 2020
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C60)
  • Length63 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 9 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 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).

Next game: Tang vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang, Katara Bullet Final 2020

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6 4.d4 exd4 5.c3 a6 6.Ba4 Bg7 7.cxd4 b5 8.Bc2 d6 9.h3 Nf6 10.O-O O-O 11.Re1 Bb7 12.Nc3 Re8 13.Bg5 h6 14.Bf4 Ne7 15.Qd2 g5 16.Nxg5 hxg5 17.Bxg5 b4 18.Ne2 Nxe4 19.Bxe4 Bxe4 20.Ng3 Bg6 21.h4 Qd7 22.h5 Bh7 23.h6 Bh8 24.Nh5 Nd5 25.Bf6 Qf5 26.Bxh8 Qxh5 27.Bg7 Bg6 28.f3 Qf5 29.a3 b3 30.Rac1 Kh7 31.Qa5 Rxe1+ 32.Rxe1 Nf4 33.Qxf5 Bxf5 34.Re7 Be6 35.Rxc7 Nd3 36.d5 Bxd5 37.Rd7 Be6 38.Rxd6 Nc5 39.g4 Rc8 40.Kf2 a5 41.Kg3 Na4 42.f4 Bc4 43.f5 Nc5 44.Kf4 Re8 45.Bd4 Nd3+ 46.Kg5 Rg8+ 47.Kh4 Nf4 48.g5 Ng2+ 49.Kg4 Be2+ 50.Kh3 Rxg5 51.Rd8 Nf4+ 52.Kh2 Rg2+ 53.Kh1 Kxh6 54.Be3 Rg4 55.Kh2 Kg5 56.Rd5 Rg2+ 57.Kh1 Bf3 58.Rd4 Rxb2+ 59.Kg1 Rg2+ 60.Kf1 Rg4 61.Kf2 Kxf5 62.Rxf4+ Rxf4 63.Bxf4 Kxf4 0-1

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Andrew Tang at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C60) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 63 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, Andrew Tang 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 9 of 142.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang played?

At the Katara Bullet Final 2020, round 3.7, on 26 August 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Andrew Tang (Black), at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C60). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Andrew Tang won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 63 moves (126 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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