Jan Hein Donner vs Mikhail Tal (1961)

Jan Hein Donner vs Mikhail Tal
Bled (1961) · King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation. Classical Main Line (E69) · 0-1

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May-15-06		whatthefat: These two gave absolutely no quarter when facing each other. 4 games in the database; all fighting, and all decisive results. Unfortunately for Donner, he always got caught in the revolving door: 4-0 to Tal.

Sep-15-09		Caissanist: "I have suffered badly from Tal myself. It is very difficult to make sense of this. He emanated something--an aura--that was extremely unpleasant. You felt a revolting hatred coming at you, as it were, which had a paralyzing influence. Playing against him was difficult, and when your position was better, the counterpressure increased to the extent that the mistake you made as a result almost came as a relief. I have never even drawn a game against Tal. A very sensible person [Spassky] once asked me whether it wasn't Tal's physical presence that disturbed me and whether his mesmerizing brilliance wouldn't disappear if we were to play in two separate rooms. It was a very good question, which set me thinking, but I decided that the disastrous influence would only increase." - Donner, 1972

Jul-27-10		whatthefat: <Caissanist> Very interesting quote, thanks for that.

Feb-16-11		Crocomule: Donner has a point... 23. Qe2: "Unjustified restraint at a moment when an excellent opportunity exists for 23. Rd6..." But, of course, Tal's fantastic handling of the endgame was too much for Donner.

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