Mikhail Botvinnik vs Mikhail Tal (1961)

Mikhail Botvinnik vs Mikhail Tal
Tal-Botvinnik World Championship Return Match (1961) · King's Indian Defense: Saemisch Variation. Normal Defense (E81) · 0-1

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Given 2 times; par: 160 [what's this?]

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Aug-10-06		talisman: what about 60.k-g5 for B?

May-31-09		dzhafner: I think the problem with 60 Kg5 is something like this. 60...Nf3+ 60 Kg6 ... Rb6 61 Kh5 ... Nd4 62 Bd3? ... Ke7? 63 Rd5? ... Kf6? 64 Bc4? ... Nxb3 the b pawn looks weak and white even needs to worry about the possility of mates on the h file. I think its pretty lost.

Jun-16-09		talisman: <dzhafner> thanks!

Feb-13-12		Helios727: Starting with the final position and after: 76. Kxg4 c2 77. Rc8 Kd2 78. Rxc2 Kxc2 click for larger view Will not black be forced to sacrifice the rook for the pawn and settle for a draw?

Feb-13-12		Sastre: 76.Kxg4 c2 77.Rc8 Kd2 78.Rxc2+ Kxc2 79.Kh4 Kc3 80.g4 Kd4 81.Kg5 Ke5 82.Kg6 Rg3 83.g5 Kf4 wins.

Mar-12-12		screwdriver: Nice finishing analysis Sastre. It's always nice to know the finishing touches. Tal's endgame was solid as he showed in these championship games.

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