Mikhail Tal became world chess champion at the age of only 23, and he lost the title in the next year. While he wouldn't get another shot at the title, he played INCREDIBLE chess for three more decades, One of his last great brilliancies was his game vs. Johann Hjartarson in 1987. Tal combines exquisite positional play with a beautiful final tactical denouement, winning a near … [Read more...] about Mikhail Tal’s Incredible Knightmare Game! – Best Of The 1980s – Tal vs. Hjartarson, 1987
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The Most Stunning Chess Novelty Ever! – Best Of The 1980s – van de Loo vs. Hesseling, 1983
According to GM Andy Soltis, the following game features the most stunning chess novelty ever played. On the other hand, some have alleged that this game never even happened and was a fabrication by the white player! Wherever the truth lies, the game is an incredible display of both human brilliance and error. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - The Traxler Counterattack 5:08 - A … [Read more...] about The Most Stunning Chess Novelty Ever! – Best Of The 1980s – van de Loo vs. Hesseling, 1983
Anatoly Karpov Teaches Isolated Pawn Strategy! – Best Of The 1980s – Korchnoi vs. Karpov, 1981
Anatoly Karpov has won as many brilliant positional games as any player in chess history. His games against Viktor Korchnoi are some of his finest, and in the ninth game of his 1981 World Championship match, he gave a perfect demonstration of how to play against an isolated pawn. How to defeat an isolated pawn: 1. Control the square in front of the pawn. 2. Exchange as many … [Read more...] about Anatoly Karpov Teaches Isolated Pawn Strategy! – Best Of The 1980s – Korchnoi vs. Karpov, 1981
Beliavsky’s Immortal King Hunt – Best Of The 1980s – Smirin vs. Beliavsky, 1989
Alexander Beliavsky won many of the finest attacking chess games of the 1980s, but his very finest victory was earned with the black pieces against GM Ilya Smirin. The aggressive Smirin pushed forward with the h-pawn, but "Harry" fails to faze Beliavsky who mobilizes his pieces for a central assault which quickly turns into an immortal king hunt. Lessons: * If you start a … [Read more...] about Beliavsky’s Immortal King Hunt – Best Of The 1980s – Smirin vs. Beliavsky, 1989
Petrosian’s King March Staggers Kasparov – Best Of The 1980s – Kasparov vs. Petrosian, 1981
In Tilburg, 1981, the 18-year-old prodigy Garry Kasparov faced the great world chess champion Tigran Petrosian. Kasparov was actually born in the same year in which Petrosian became world champion! This game is a two-way masterpiece as Kasparov displays his attacking chops and Petrosian shows why he is called "Iron Tigran"! Lessons: * Strong defenders never give up. * Great … [Read more...] about Petrosian’s King March Staggers Kasparov – Best Of The 1980s – Kasparov vs. Petrosian, 1981
