How Tal Psychologically DESTROYS His Opponents With His Sacrifices

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🎬 About this video lesson:

Mikhail Tal didn’t just attack the board—he attacked the mind. In this video, GM Igor Smirnov breaks down how Tal used fearless sacrifices and psychological pressure to overwhelm even the strongest opponents. You’ll relive Game 6 of the 1960 World Championship, where a shocking knight sacrifice forced Botvinnik into chaos.

You’ll see how Tal’s play created:

Relentless psychological tension
Unpredictable sacrificial threats
Momentum swings opponents couldn’t handle

This is a masterclass in tactical brilliance and psychological warfare.

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Find the complete chess game (World Championship 1960, Game 6) between Mikhail Botvinnik and Mikhail Tal in this blog-post - https://chess-teacher.com/botvinnik-v...

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Botvinnik vs Tal, World Championship 1960, Game-6
00:56 Botvinnik playing safe & simple
02:07 Tal had only 3 fingers on his right hand
04:02 Tal's fearless approach
05:20 How to attack in chess?
06:33 Tal's winning streak record
07:07 Brilliant move by Tal!
09:11 Tal shockes everyone again!
10:53 Tal missed a winning tactic
12:42 Tal sets a trap
14:08 Final moments of the game

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ℹ️ About GM Igor Smirnov

Igor Smirnov is a Chess Grandmaster, leading online educator, and the founder of Remote Chess Academy.

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Author of A Promoted Pawn and creator of the RCA “system of thinking,” helping players break plateaus and reach 2000+ ELO
Winner of Kasparov’s Cup (2009) and Ukrainian U16 Champion, with deep tournament and coaching experience
A mentor who has conducted seminars and simul exhibitions in India, featured in The Hindu, and published 1,700+ instructional chess videos

Having earned the GM title through years of disciplined training, he blends classical chess strategy with psychology-based decision-making to help players think clearer, avoid blunders, and take control of their chess growth.

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