chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Jan Hein Donner vs Mikhail Tal
Bled (1961), Bled YUG, rd 12, Sep-20
King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation. Classical Main Line (E69)  ·  0-1

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

Click Here to play Guess-the-Move
Given 5 times; par: 110 [what's this?]

explore this opening
find similar games 3 more J H Donner/Tal games
sac: 29...Qxe6 PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: You can get computer analysis by clicking the "ENGINE" button below the game.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

A COMPUTER ANNOTATED SCORE OF THIS GAME IS AVAILABLE.  [CLICK HERE]

Kibitzer's Corner
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.
May-14-14  Zugzwangovich: What's Tal's winning line here? I thought he had been aiming to give up the rook for White's c-pawn and bishop on move 54, which I thought would win because Donner couldn't make a draw by giving up his bishop for Black's c-pawn in return since Tal wouldn't be left with "the impotent pair". But obviously Tal found something better.
May-14-14
Premium Chessgames Member
  keypusher: <zugzwangovich>

White's going to get mated after 57.Ka4 a6! or 57.Ka2 Kb4 58.Bc6 Rb2+ 59.Ka1 Ka3

May-14-14  Zugzwangovich: <keypusher> Thank you!
Jul-20-14  zydeco: Tal gives a question mark to 18....f4 - better to quietly continue development with 18.....Bd7.

White missed his opportunity with 23.Rd6 when 23.....Bxc4 fails to 24.Ne4.

24.Rfe1 is a waste of time - better 24.Ne4.

If 28.Ne4 Qh5 29.Rd6 Qh2+ 30.Kf1 Bc8 31.fxg4 f3+ 32.Bxf3 Qh3+ 33.Kf2 Bxg4 with an attack for black - although Tal had planned to play the inferior 28.....Qg6.

There's no good way for white to take the pawn on move 31. If 31.Bxe4 Re8 wins a piece. If 31.Qxe4 Qf6 32.Nd1 f3 with a strong attack.

White might have been able to hold the ending with 40.b5 followed by pushing the a-pawn.

Donner hung tough with Tal for most of this game.

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

Featured in the Following Game Collections[what is this?]
Game 43
from The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal by MoonlitKnight
Mikhail Tal's best games 1956-1961
by whatthefat
vikinx's favorite games
by vikinx
12th round
from Bled sep-oct 1961 (rounds 11-19) by Kopenhagener
tal best games
by brager
remembering Tal
by Yopo
Tal Fever
by chocobonbon
The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal
by newfiex
p.223
from The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal by PassedPawnDuo
Game 43
from Life and Games (Tal) by Qindarka
Game 43
from The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal by nakul1964
p.223
from The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal by simonpantera
Game 43
from The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal by Retarf
An Active Repertoire for Black (Marovic)
by Chessdreamer
p.223
from The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal by dukekane
Game 43
from Life and Games (Tal) by isfsam
p.223
from The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal by phillipecorrente
Game 43
from The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal by mneuwirth
Game 43
from The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal by nicolej
p.223
from The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal by takchess
plus 12 more collections (not shown)

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2023, Chessgames Services LLC