Classic game · 1959White won
Tal Tales
White
Mikhail Tal
Black
Vasily Smyslov
Tal initiated complications early, kept Smyslov solving tactical problems, and struck when one defensive move fell short.
Open interactive game review- White
- Mikhail Tal
- Black
- Vasily Smyslov
- Year
- 1959
- Result
- White won · 1-0
Why this classic game matters
Tal's round-eight Candidates victory turns continuous practical pressure into a sudden tactical finish.
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