chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Igor Blek vs Mikhail Tal
LAT-ch (1952), Latvia
Pirc Defense: General (B07)  ·  0-1

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 2 more I Blek/Tal games
sac: 19...bxa4 PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: Games that have been used in game collections will have a section at the bottom which shows collections which include it. For more information, see "What are Game Collections?" on our Help Page.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

Kibitzer's Corner
Feb-12-06  TheKid: Nice exchange sac and then he exchanges Queens at the end to go into a successful king hunt.
May-03-06  Milo: It's not an exchange sac, as he gets two minors for the rook. The king hunt at the end is rather amazing.
Jul-01-07  PAWNTOEFOUR: impressive play by Tal...i knew white was lost,so i wanted to see how this would have concluded...and i did!!.....if this was a puzzle i wouldn't have gotten it either
Jul-24-14  sfm: When you play a move like 14.-,Rf8 you are either a genius or a beginner.
May-28-19  fkohn: It's a shame Tal missed 46 ... ♗d4 which mates a couple of moves faster.
May-29-19  Muttley101: <fkohn: It's a shame Tal missed 46 ... ♗d4 which mates a couple of moves faster.>

Doubtless I'm missing something, but where is the mate after 47. R:d4?

Jul-08-19  fkohn: <Doubtless I'm missing something, but where is the mate after 47. R:d4?>

That's a damn good question. Maybe I was thinking of a different game?

Jul-09-19
Premium Chessgames Member
  Gregor Samsa Mendel: The ..Bd4 idea is valid, but is needs to be preceded by 46..Nh3+.

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

<This page contains Editor Notes. Click here to read them.>

Featured in the Following Game Collections[what is this?]
The pirc and TAL!
from Balar's favorite games of Pure EVIL!!! by Balar
Pirc
by Cannon Fodder
Pirc Defense
by Inius Mella
Pirc Defence
by clickclick
Everything about attack
by KASTILOWSKY
Pirc Def. (B07) 0-1 Tal blows up the Qside, then dissects Kside
from Black Nbd7 Does Not Roar at Fredthebear by fredthebear
Tal's Winning Combination And Sacrifices
by tal7
Pirc vs fianchetto
from NIKKI PIRC by nikkiurbz
Tal at the Latvian Championship 1952
by jessicafischerqueen
wins the rook
from Combinations by wwall
Game 2
from Move by Move - Tal (Lakdawala) by Qindarka
Pirc Def. (B07) 0-1 Tal blows up the Qside, then dissects Kside
from Perky Old Mod Benkoni by fredthebear
wins the rook
from Combinations by Jaredfchess
Game 2
from Tal: Move by Move by ahammel

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2023, Chessgames Services LLC