Fischer Played 1.e4 & Destroyed Tal (in ONLY 8 moves!)

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Bobby Fischer vs Mikhail Tal is one of the most famous rivalries in chess history—and in this game, Fischer delivers a shocking victory in only 8 moves. Against the legendary “Magician from Riga,” Fischer demonstrates the power of accuracy, preparation, and sharp attacking play.

In this lesson, GM Igor Smirnov breaks down Fischer’s first-ever win against Tal, a turning point in their head-to-head score. Before this battle, Tal led 4–0. But Fischer, only 18 years old at the time, showed incredible maturity and precision to crush one of the most creative and feared attackers in history.

👉 What you’ll see in this video:

✅ Fischer’s brilliant 1.e4 preparation and how it set the tone
✅ How Tal’s slight inaccuracies were punished immediately
✅ Key attacking principles you can apply in your own games
✅ Insights into the friendship and rivalry between Fischer and Tal
✅ Practical lessons from one of the shortest yet most instructive master games

This is more than just a miniature—it’s a game that shows how Fischer outplayed Tal in his own style. Even the greatest tactical genius can collapse when faced with crystal-clear calculation and relentless accuracy.

📹 Watch the full video to relive Fischer’s first win against Tal and discover the attacking lessons that can transform your own chess.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Bobby Fischer vs Mikhail Tal, Greatest Chess Game
01:13 Winning advantage only after 8 moves
02:11 Why Be2 and not Bg2?
04:50 Fischer keeps attacking
07:11 Friendship between Fischer & Tal
09:48 Brilliant Queen Sacrifice by Fischer
11:23 Final moments of the game
12:43 Head-to-Head Score: Fischer vs Tal

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