Mikhail Tal (1936-1992) defeated Mikhail Botvinnik in 1960 to become the eighth World Chess Champion. Arguably regarded as the strongest attacking player the game has ever seen, 'The Magician from Riga' had the ability to conjure incredible attacks from seemingly unremarkable positions.
Mikhail Tal (1936-1992) defeated Mikhail Botvinnik in 1960 to become the eighth World Chess Champion. Arguably regarded as the strongest attacking player the game has ever seen, 'The Magician from Riga' had the ability to conjure incredible attacks from seemingly unremarkable positions.
