Some sacrifices are sound; the rest are mine by Mikhail Tal

Some sacrifices are sound; the rest are mine

Mikhail Tal

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If (Black) is going for victory, he is practically forced to allow his opponent to get some kind of well-known positional advantage.

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It is difficult to play against Einstein's theory -on his first l... by Mikhail Tal

It is difficult to play against Einstein's theory -on his first loss to Fischer

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I like to grasp the initiative and not give my opponent peace of... by Mikhail Tal

I like to grasp the initiative and not give my opponent peace of mind.

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As long as my opponent has not yet castled, on each move I seek a pretext for an offensive. Even when I realize that the king is not in danger.

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Naturally, the psychological susceptibility of a match participant is significantly higher than a participant in a tournament, since each game substantially changes the over-all position.

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For pleasure you can read the games collections of Andersson and Chigorin, but for benefit you should study Tarrasch, Keres and Bronstein.

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I think that the FIDE leaders have to reconsider the current drawing rules - their advantages aren't very clear, but their shortcomings are obvious. Artificial drawing of the lots is detrimental for everyone.

drawing leader thinking

I believe most definitely that one must not only grapple with the problems on the board, one must also make every effort to combat the thoughts and will of the opponent.

psychology effort believe

I go over many games collections and pick up something from the s... by Mikhail Tal

I go over many games collections and pick up something from the style of each player.

style player games

Planning anything is hopeless. by Mikhail Tal

Planning anything is hopeless.

planning hopeless

You can't avoid mistakes and bad luck. by Mikhail Tal

You can't avoid mistakes and bad luck.

bad-luck luck mistake

Playing in your home city is very special. You feel the support and attention. When everything goes well, it's very great, but when it doesn't, you might as well turn off your phone: the advices seem endless.

special-you phones home

Chess isn't football or hockey. by Mikhail Tal

Chess isn't football or hockey.

hockey chess football

I have always thought it a matter of honour for every chess playe... by Mikhail Tal

I have always thought it a matter of honour for every chess player to deserve the smile of fortune.

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I can take care of myself! But the "external barriers", my oppone... by Mikhail Tal

I can take care of myself! But the "external barriers", my opponents, do indeed concern me.

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