After Karpov plays Qe5 @6:31, isn't Nf6 by Tal completely crushing? Even after Qxe1+, Kh2, Qe5+ is met by g3 and the checks are over. What I am missing? The double threat on h7 seems undefendable...
as Tal says, chess is first of all art, and then science. This game goes beyond the theory of playing chess, Tal play with heart and mind, Karpov didn't even understand what had happen I think.
in the end, there is also a forced mate in three starting with queen move on e8
hthought 2 months ago
After Karpov plays Qe5 @6:31, isn't Nf6 by Tal completely crushing? Even after Qxe1+, Kh2, Qe5+ is met by g3 and the checks are over. What I am missing? The double threat on h7 seems undefendable...
supasonicg 4 months ago
h6 instead of ed4 runs into h5!!
slowpatzer 1 year ago
Very well done. Thanks for your hard work. I really like your presentation.
colourmegone 1 year ago
Too much criticism is heaped on Karpov here for a blitz game. Everybody loses these, even world champions.
TexasRobert 1 year ago
thank you so much for taking time to annotate this game!
Ruxistico 2 years ago
I think he did...
Ruxistico 2 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to post these excellent games with the thoughtful annotations.
bobdog9 2 years ago
This is history.
as Tal says, chess is first of all art, and then science. This game goes beyond the theory of playing chess, Tal play with heart and mind, Karpov didn't even understand what had happen I think.
BrokenFlash 2 years ago
What a slughter!!!
MarioNistri 2 years ago