Mikhail Tal vs Vladimir Akopian (1992) The King Returns Home

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Mikhail Tal vs Vladimir Akopian
"The King Returns Home" (game of the day Sep-10-2011)
Barcelona (1992), Barcelona ESP, May-??
Sicilian Defense: Nezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack (B30) · 1-0

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May-15-08		kellmano: To echo all the above I cannot think of a more appropriate final move for a careeer. Indeed it has to rate as an appropriate final game as well. I like <AlexMagnus>'s story, though I do not understand the bit about Korchnoi (if anyone can enlighten me)

Jun-17-08		dTal: Kellmano, Korchnoi, though being one of the strongest players in history, never quite climbed to the very peak. Came close, but failed to topple Karpov by the smallest of margins. I guess this is a reference to that.

Nov-10-08		M.D. Wilson: The King returns home.

Nov-10-08		HannibalSchlecter: It's funny how Akopian plays on down a queen against Tal as if he had a chance.

Dec-08-08		Andrijadj: This should be GOTD...The pun can be-Let it Be

Mar-22-09		PolishPentium: Can anyone explain why Akopian didn't try 26 Bxe3+ ? It seems to improve his chances of surviving...

Mar-23-09		JonathanJ: because there was nothing to take on e3 at move 26!

Apr-25-09		alexmagnus: < I like <AlexMagnus>'s story, though I do not understand the bit about Korchnoi (if anyone can enlighten me)> You mean about Korchnoi "feeling himself as God"? Well, see, most people's reaction after hearing the story was like "probably it was divine interention, God knew it will be Tal's last game" - and one person reacted - "this game wouldn't take place if you <[Korchnoi]> didn't hold the draw, so <who is the real God?>"

Jun-11-09		Atking: I like this game very much. Tal had many move to win that game then he decided to put back his king on the original square. A delight touch of serenity from a great man.

Nov-24-10		sevenseaman: Tal, a dying man but Akopian couldn't cope.

Mar-22-11		pankajdaga: Was this the last professionally played game by Tal??! I certainly wish it was Ke1 is just too poetic.

Jul-05-11		kitbitzer31: The Magician from Riga returns home!

Aug-07-11		thegoodanarchist: Well, if this is Tal's last game he certainly went out on a high note. And he followed the showman's addage: "Always leave them wanting more."

Sep-10-11		LIFE Master AJ: Another Tal game ... another time, all I can do is go, "WOW!!!"

Sep-10-11		coolchess1: Tal is Tal. There can never be another like him. RIP Magician of Riga.

Sep-10-11		Oceanlake: A King should die standing. ~~ Louis XVIII, King of France, d. 1824

Sep-10-11		Sularus: my comment four years ago (Nov 19, 2007) was prophetic! yeah it's shallow but this made my day! =)

Sep-10-11		chillowack: dTal, I totally agree with you about the Rigan wizard, who has long been my favorite player. (Bronstein being a close second.)

Sep-10-11		rangek: Great pun great game great player!

Sep-10-11		Beautiful.LMS: Tal was awesome, and I wish I could play like him!

Sep-10-11		whiteshark: Home sweet home.

Sep-10-11		Garech: Fantastic game from Tal. -Garech

Sep-10-11		MindCtrol9: Tal die the same year as evreybody knows,and even in his last days,he could show to the whole world his no camparable stile producing games unforgetable.I am really a fan of M.Tal.

Sep-10-11		sfm: It I played like Tal played here I'd expect to get mated half of the time.

Sep-10-11		BigEasy1203: What do you guys think about the line 26. ... Bxg3+ 27. hxg3 Qxg3+ This forces the white king into the e file which could be opened up with exd5 and could lead to some attacking chances?

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