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Mikhail Nekhemyevich Tal[ a] (9 November 1936 – 28 June 1992) [ 1] was a Soviet and Latvian chess player and the eighth World Chess Champion. He is considered a creative genius and is widely regarded as one of the most influential players in chess history.
Jun 28, 1992 · Mikhail Tal was a Latvian grandmaster and former world champion. Learn more about the Magician of Riga and his legendary attacking skills.
Nov 21, 2021 · Mikhail Tal Beats Garry Kasparov in 17 Moves. In 1992 at the Moscow Blitz Tournament, Mikhail Tal took over the world when he beat the number one Chess play in the world, Garry Kasparov in 17 moves.
The ‘Magician from Riga’, Mikhail Tal, enchanted the chess world in the 1950s and 1960s with his amazing combinations. He was ill all his life, but nevertheless belonged to the absolute top of the chess world for decades, even after losing the World Championship title.
Nd2 dxe4 French Defense: Rubinstein, Blackburne Defense. View or download the best chess games of Mikhail Tal. You can search and sort by color played, year, moves, and more.
Inducted 2003. The 8th World Champion, Mikhail Tal was the fiercest attacking player ever to hold the title. As a young and irresistible force, he won the Soviet Championship in 1957 and 1958.
Jul 11, 2007 · Mikhail Tal won 11 games, drew 19 games, and lost 12 games in world championship play. His highest Elo rating was 2700. Here is a game he played where he sacrificed a knight and a queen to win the game to win the game in 21 moves.