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This tournament is dedicated to the life and career of Mikhail Tal (November 9, 1936 – June 28, 1992), a Soviet Latvian chess Grandmaster and the eighth World Chess Champion (from 1960 to 1961).
Widely regarded as a creative genius and one of the best attacking players of all time, Tal played in a daring, combinatorial style. His play was known above all for improvisation and unpredictability. Every game, he once said, was as inimitable and invaluable as a poem. He was often called "Misha", a diminutive for Mikhail, and "The magician from Riga". Both The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games and Modern Chess Brilliancies include more games by Tal than any other player. In addition, Tal was a highly regarded chess writer. He also holds the records for both the first and second longest unbeaten streaks in competitive chess history.
The 2018 Mikhail Tal Memorial starts on Tal’s birthday, November 9th. Time control is set for three days per move and the number of participants is limited to 250 players. Let us make this tournament a fitting tribute to the brilliant Mikhail Tal!
Tal in 1962
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