Mikhail Tal handed Tigran Petrosian a rare 20-move loss in a blitz game in 1975 when Petrosian got his caught in the center and Tal unleashed a beautiful tactical sequence. In fact, Tal's conclusion recalled two beautiful and famous short masterpieces: Morphy's Opera Game (and final checkmate) and Fischer vs. Fine's concluding proffered queen exchange. Why isn't this gorgeous … [Read more...] about Mikhail Tal’s Flawed Opera Game Checkmate – Tal vs. Petrosian, 1975
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Magnus Carlsen’s Winning Passed Pawn Tactics! – Carlsen vs. Grischuk, 2009
In some ways, Magnus Carlsen was at his most exciting in the late 2000s and early 2010s, still rapidly increasing his rating and impressing all, his playing style and opening approach were still forming, and his opponents had not yet figured out how to battle him. Here he wins a beautiful game against Alexander Grischuk with a mass of passed pawns and clean tactics. Lessons: * … [Read more...] about Magnus Carlsen’s Winning Passed Pawn Tactics! – Carlsen vs. Grischuk, 2009
Mikhail Tal’s Fantastic Bishop-Pair King Hunt – Botterill vs. Tal, 1973
Mikhail Tal conducted many fine king hunts, but possibly his prettiest conclusion was against the Englishman George Botterill. In fact, Tal was in trouble early on and was even lost after he got an exchange trapped, but his bishops came fully to life in time trouble. Lessons: * Adapt your plans to new positions. * Even Mikhail Tal has to be accurate when capturing poisoned … [Read more...] about Mikhail Tal’s Fantastic Bishop-Pair King Hunt – Botterill vs. Tal, 1973
Mikhail Tal Defeats Tigran Petrosian In 23 Moves – Tal vs. Petrosian, 1974
In a battle between two prior world chess champions, Mikhail Tal and Tigran Petrosian, Tal came out a shocking victor in one of Petrosian's fastest defeats. Don't miss this clean and instructive sacrificial assault! Lessons: * Develop, develop, develop. * Usually surrender material before accepting total passivity. #chess #mikhailtal #tigranpetrosian ✔ Subscribe: … [Read more...] about Mikhail Tal Defeats Tigran Petrosian In 23 Moves – Tal vs. Petrosian, 1974
Mikhail Tal Obliterates A Greedy French Defense – Tal vs. Uhlmann, 1971
Few would capture a poisoned pawn against Mikhail Tal, but evidently, GM Wolfgang Uhlmann thought the c3-pawn was only slightly poisoned pawn. Missing Tal's amazing knight sacrifice to open the e-file, he fell victim to one of Tal's finest miniateures. Lessons: * Don't take poisoned pawns. * Castle early. * Open the e-file against an uncastled king. #chess #mikhailtal … [Read more...] about Mikhail Tal Obliterates A Greedy French Defense – Tal vs. Uhlmann, 1971
