1936–1992 · Latvia
Mikhail Tal
Chessboard magician
Mikhail Tal became the eighth world champion in 1960. His combinations and sacrifices attracted generations of players to chess, although there was a very deep calculation behind his spectacular ideas.
For beginners • one practical idea
The most important lesson
Imagination
The victim is not the goal. It is a tool to open the lane, expose the king or gain momentum.
Try applying this principle to a real game. The game will run without an account.
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One move to start
Make the first move that best fits the lessons of this profile. This simple exercise allows you to immediately put history into practice.
Select a pawn or piece and then the target square.
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Biographical facts were checked based on the material: FIDE – world champions. The description of the style and the lesson are Szachmaty's own educational material. The portrait is a marked illustration and does not imply cooperation or authorization of this person.
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