Magnus Carlsen vs Andrew Tang
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Andrew Tang (2551)
Magnus Carlsen and Andrew Tang have played 138 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2014 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Carlsen leads 81 wins to 43, with 14 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (10 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 68 | 38 | 4 | 26 |
| Tang with White | 70 | 43 | 10 | 17 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 137 | 80 | 14 | 43 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| B13 | London System | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 138 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Anti-Grünfeld | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2024 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | London System | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | London System | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 0-1 | King's Gambit | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | London System | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 0-1 | French Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Andrew Tang | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jul 2023 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jan 2023 | Andrew Tang | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Andrew Tang?
In 138 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 81 wins, Andrew Tang has 43 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Andrew Tang played each other?
Our database records 138 games between them, from Dec 2014 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Andrew Tang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (10 games), followed by the London System (9). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.