Mikhail Tal World Chess Hall of Fame

(1936-1992) World Chess Hall of Fame 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. Following victories at the 1958 Interzonal Tournament and the 1959 Candidates Tournament, he became the then-youngest World Champion in 1960. Bad health and a dominant Mikhail Botvinnik would lead to his loss of the crown just a year later; however, he would continue his strong play throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

Monument World Chess Champion Mikhail Tal Stock Photo 1137718508

Fischer On Tal – Quantum Gambitz

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MIKHAIL TAL WORLD CHESS CHAMPION - British Pathé

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IN MEMORIAM: PAL BENKO – European Chess Union

Mikhail Tal