Tal’s Exact Qxc4+ Strike That Forced a Clean Mating Net

In this real 1988 URS Cup rapid game from Tallinn, Mikhail Tal—playing Black—enters a sharp King’s Indian Defense against Yevgeniy Vladimirov. Both players castle opposite wings, and the position quickly becomes tactical. Tal builds pressure on the kingside, coordinating his queen, rooks, and knight to attack White’s exposed king.

As the tension escalates after multiple exchanges on the kingside, the position transforms into a dynamic queen-and-pawn race. The critical moment arrives with 58…Qxc4+!, a precise forcing check that clears the path for Black’s queen to infiltrate. This move simultaneously wins material, exposes White’s king, and transitions directly into a winning mating sequence.

Tal converts flawlessly. After forcing the king into the open, he drives it toward the back rank and finishes with 60…Qxc1#, delivering a clean and unavoidable checkmate—no resignation involved, just a full tactical conclusion beneficial for beginners.


If you enjoy real attacking chess and clean tactical finishes, this game is a perfect showcase of Tal’s precision.


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