Challenge 370 / 1747

Tal–Gligorić: the mistake that decided it

Leipzig olm fin-A 1960. Mikhail Tal was slightly better here. He played Kh6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 46 and find what he missed. Svetozar Gligorić still has to be beaten.

Gligoric, Svetozar – Tal, Mihail
Leipzig olm fin-A 1960 · 1/2-1/2
You play Black
Portrait of Svetozar Gligorić

Svetozar Gligorić

“The Iron Serb”
Soviet Era Peak 2600
  • Opponent: Svetozar Gligorić
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Mikhail Tal challenge · Leipzig olm fin-A 1960. Mikhail Tal was slightly better here. He played Kh6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 46 and find what he missed. Svetozar Gligorić still has to be beaten.
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  • The Executioner 0/5
  • Second Chances 0/5
  • Technique 0/5
  • Only Move 0/5
  • The Karpov File 0/3
  • The Tal File 0/3
  • The Fischer File 0/3
  • Across the Board from Kortschnoj 0/3