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Combinations of Mikhail Tal Part 3

Combinations of Mikhail Tal Part 3

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Practice tactics with Tal!

Have you finished the previous Tal series and want more? Do you want to practice tactics with one of the greatest attackers of all time? Then this is the course for you! The 8th World Champion, Mikhail Tal, inspired millions with his attacking genius, and now it is your turn! This is the last of three courses with Tal's amazing tactics! Start attacking like Tal today!

Here is what you will learn:

  • Learn from the tactics of Mikhail Tal!
  • Practice calculating killer combinations!
  • Learn to judge sacrifices like a champion!

Heavy Metal

The ability to discover hidden tactical ideas is a sign of a great talent. Tal knew like no one else when and where to look for them.
5 Challenges

Weak by Presumption

If you look at the initial position of any game you will immediately spot than one square is weaker than the others. It is f7 (f2), which is defended by only the king.
5 Challenges

Cashing In

Whenever you attack there always occurs a moment in which you want to cash in on your activity. A good attacker needs to easily spot these moments.
7 Challenges

Pawn Tsunami

The outcome of a combination is usually either mate or a decisive material advantage. However, there is a third road - liquidation to a better/won endgame!
7 Challenges

One More Time!

Johan Hjartarson reached the quarterfinals of the Candidates Tournament in 1988 and was one of the best Icelandic chess players.
5 Challenges

Danger in the Center

Open files and diagonals can be dangerous not only when aimed against the king. If there are too many pieces on the files/diagonals one can make use of that by creating various double attacks.
9 Challenges

Magnet Power

The act of dragging the enemy king out of its pawn shelter can be compared with the power of the magnet. The stronger the magnet, the stronger the force. Watch and recreate Tal's beauty!
9 Challenges

Where is the Danger?

It must have been very difficult to face Tal in a game. Not only did he have this glaring look on his face while attacking, but in many cases people did not even know where on the board he would strike next!
5 Challenges

Youth Versus Experience

Mikhail Tal had a negative score against the great Viktor Kortschnoj. Many considered this to be due to the defense style of the latter.
10 Challenges

The Open Highway

The open files are the main roads of action for the heavy pieces and are highly enjoyed as attacking tools.
8 Challenges

Combinations of Mikhail Tal Part 3

Tactics
10 Lessons
No Videos
70 Challenges
Released 5/3/2019

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