Mikhail Tal Sacrifices EVERYTHING

[@1xn_]

stockfish: forced mate in 4 tal: forced resignation in 1

[@sreeram9514]

🗿

[@AbduganiXolmatjonov]

Fr

[@Imalight]

Lol

[@davissebastian9129]

😂

[@kabir1079]

Levy, we understand some of these historical videos may not perform as well as the others, but this is amazing content. More of this type of content would be awesome.

[@MorningNapalm]

I suspect that these videos will outperform the current-events type videos in the long run, and these will form a much more important legacy for the channel.

[@constantinnecula7676]

I really hope Levy see this comment. I understand and respect the financial aspect, but I really love those type of video. Maybe those video will perform better in the future

[@zesarsalat6109]

yes! I love these so much. Not knowing everything made chess so much more beautiful!

[@ziyabora]

Absolutely, I love watching videos like this, they’re my favorite type he makes

[@Sweet_Jelly39]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE

[@anushrutgyawali8814]

There are two types of sacrifices, the correct ones and mine. -Tal

[@Markaras]

this literally means that his sacrifices are not correct lmao

[@anushrutgyawali8814]

@@Markaras sometimes literal meaning is for fools :D

[@Markaras]

@@anushrutgyawali8814 explain what he means genius

[@yeat6648]

@@anushrutgyawali8814wtf is that supposed to mean

[@anushrutgyawali8814]

@@Markaras watch him play

[@valerigeorgiev977]

"I don't like exchanging pieces, because there would be nothing left to sacrifice". M. Tal

[@h0wnr681]

Tal isn't especially known for it, but he was an incredible endgame player as some of these games show. He could convert any kind of advantage, he wasn't just playing for tricks with these sacrifices.

[@psymar]

that said there's an infamous incident where he kept turning down forced drawing lines, because he was certain he had a win... and then he remembered he had sacrificed a knight earlier, oops.

[@user-fp8vl3mb2i]

i mean if you are very good at tactics then you are a master of endgames too , it's all about calculation,

[@spirosmakris7142]

Soviet chess was mostly centered around trading everything until you have a small advantage and then just suffocate the opponent in the end game thats why most soviet players were GREAT defenders and even better endgame players

[@nettheoark9576]

i just love Tal's style of play

[@Opferschach]

Why? What is so attractive, specifically, in it for you?

[@rorowwa1]

​@@Opferschachaggressively sacrificing and winning

[@Sweet_Jelly39]

Bcoz bro too creative even Stockfish hate

[@Syntheticlime]

look up the halloween gambit. you will certainly like it

[@EnigmaChess]

Often stockfish agrees​@@Sweet_Jelly39

[@Rukimix]

Imagine being so good the engine has to think to understand your move

[@UpperChores]

there's a video out there on a move sequence from Tal that stockfish 15 wasn't able to find. it's featured on the "stokfish" channel.

[@pervictayo7610]

Exactly why i said he would smoke these modern players for real. With all due respect to Carlsen, I think Tal still has the edge

[@navyaad7826]

vintage

[@navyaad7826]

@@pervictayo7610 bruh no tal will crush him

[@Ash-1803]

Lmaoooooo that's complete bullshit. Tal would get destroyed by any current 2700+ player, his sacrifices were always unsound which is why he had such a bad record against Karpov@@pervictayo7610

[@Takyodor2]

"If you are up four rooks, God bless" 🤣

[@HBM_FILMS]

"He plays all the wrong moves" Tal was absolutely a SAVAGE

[@readyplayer1900]

Kind of like Magnus' crazy throwaway openings.

[@kimbarsegyan]

Girl: Misha, I want you to treat me like a Queen 👑 💅 Tal:

[@ShireeshAchar-vc2cs]

Good one😂

[@EMbembi]

😂😂😂

[@trulyhuman6227]

😂😂😂

[@reveng3r]

Underrated comment

[@FdUser]

Ahah

[@lourencevanderbyl5540]

Hats off to opponents who could defend Tal successfully, I mean once he attacks, he keeps it rolling.

[@ivanveselov9183]

He sacrificed... THE MOUSE!!!

[@u.v.s.5583]

And Tal sacrificed the Tiger (T.P. the senior)

[@tareqsalah3901]

And he sacrifice....... The KING !!!

[@jareldanesobremisana]

Tal Sacrificed 2 fingers

[@MichaelKnight-y8m]

@@jareldanesobremisana Born to Sacrifice and enjoy it because that is where he feels alive.

[@CountOnCount]

Tal was so good at calculating he calculated being in this very Gotham video

[@u.v.s.5583]

The real Tal was intuitive kind of player, kind of like Nepo, if Nepo was any good because Nepo plays bad moves quickly and loses. The thing with Tal was that he played unsound sacrifices quickly and won. To him being in like -3 positions (with white) meant that he was about to win. On his own death bed, Tal made an unsound sac against Kasparov and flagged Gary without mercy.

[@yaboilars]

Tal is way better than Nepo in my opinion.@@u.v.s.5583

[@Imalight]

The rook sacrifice says it all

[@ascherzopf9409]

"You cannot Out-Tal Tal" - Agadmator

[@ItsChessBlazer]

I hope one day I’ll be known in history

[@dusanninic5372]

​@@ItsChessBlazer Yes. Go for the title !

[@strongest32]

nezhmetdinov could

[@Checkmate_Edits]

Mikhail Tal is truly an attacking beast. I mean, damn, I'd be scared if he was on sight.

[@kimikanna_live]

I've always respected Tal the most because he was definitely one of the kind. Levy, thank you for covering these games. I always get fascinated by Tal somehow making knights worth more than bishops. I think his opponents were like, "Well, bishops are worth more than knights, right?" and after about 20 moves, their bishops standing there staring at nothing is just horrendous. What a genius!

[@mandarin_capybara]

The "Magician of Riga" did not only played magically, but also had a massive impact on the whole beautiful chess' witchcraft ✨

[@gamingzeraora443]

he was only born, in riga.

[@sushilkumarlohani6709]

​@@gamingzeraora443 And he played like a magician

[@DarkSkay]

His style is pretty much perfect for young players, because evaluating and acquiring good intuitions for king safety VS material advantage will be one of the most difficult, but also crucial skills.

[@vercot7000]

@@gamingzeraora443 Yes genius, hence his name lol

[@gamingzeraora443]

@@vercot7000 idk why i said that

[@Zyaf]

I love these historical deep dives! Would love to see you cover some famous chess rivalries, like you did with Kasparov vs Karpov; see the contrasting styles of the players, the storylines, the wins vs eachother. Keep it up!

[@schwiftydude6079]

I didn’t even think about how cool some rivalry videos could be, that’s a great suggestion

[@FaithRox]

Imagine finding you here 🤣

[@vincetanner4153]

Honestly, thank you for making these videos. It's really gotten me into chess later in life but it's never too late to learn

[@paypig919]

6:55 I can't believe he sacced the queen I genuinely did not expect that

[@schwiftydude6079]

neither did I 😂 legendary move

[@Mekukuri]

Oo. Gotham covering Tal, been waiting for this.

[@AyushTH]

Mikhail's honest reaction to Stockfish's eval bar:

[@paypig919]

"if you're playing sicilian against Tal you're asking for it" lmaooo I LOVE ASKING FOR IT PLEASE BEAT ME

[@santinodelgado281]

Down astronomical

[@Saldzi]

The grandmasters from the past and these legendary games are true chess content we all want to see.

[@ItsChessBlazer]

I hope one day I’ll be known in history

[@1cedcoffee]

I really enjoy watching "historical" chess (if you can call chess from the 60s and 70s historical lmao), especially Tal's games, your casting fits well with his unpredictable playstyle. I kindly request for more content like this!

[@rsproba9882]

There may be better chess players than Tal, but his agression is chess poetry and is incredible to watch.

[@yaboilars]

yeah, he is a incredible player. Just insanely good aggresively.

[@seb612schuth]

What I find fanstastic is that Tal is a favorite of Magnus, even when Magnus does not plsy like Tal.

[@ItsChessBlazer]

I hope one day I’ll be known in history

[@RealOsas10]

"THE ROOOOK!" Still my favorite 😂

[@MrLuger-jp9kd]

Levy you're a very good orator and this video was an example. The way you explain chess moves and lines in simple terms really makes it fun to watch

[@DilgesYigit]

It may not get as many views, but this is your best content focused on game reviews by far. I’m sure many people (including myself) would love to see more of this.

[@pops4710]

“If you’re up 4 rooks, god bless”😂😂😂

[@himankraoyadav369]

These kinds of historical chess primarily 20th century videos are just the best

[@jubsmckenzie]

I’d rather watch Tal than Magnus at this point. And that’s saying something cause I love Magnus!

[@nimascolari1508]

My favourite player of all time. He turned Chess into an art form. Not a mechanical memory based theory application. Poetic. What makes magnus amazing is his photographic memory. Tal played instinctively.

[@the_chess_army01]

stopping kids from saying "levy never fails"

[@ashortguy24]

fr

[@JakeTheSnake.]

Levy never fails

[@MateiEditz]

yes,we need to stop them

[@JustAThought1997]

OverthinkerZ never fails to stop people from saying “Levy never fails”

[@realismile1]

Levy never fails to comment "stopping kids from saying ''"levy never fails""" in his alt account named aDaMz_911

[@somnath3986]

"If u left things near your king that were only protected by your king, This man would ruin your life"💀💀

[@MarcHeuer]

A video about the best Tal vs. Fischer games would be great. These guys had some spectacular encounters.

[@roboticduniya1731]

I have seen about 20+ players, and their best games... Mikhail Tal is the epitome of creativity... And my friends chess is creativity not only crammimg games

[@kigcdroid3246]

It's really cool that my little country has this famous and great chess player!

[@vimaladevishanmugam5943]

**"LITTLE"** I AM DYING OF LAUGHTER.

[@kigcdroid3246]

Tal was born in Latvia

[@expertizer]

Yea.. Once your "country" was part of sonething great...

[@kigcdroid3246]

keep crying@@expertizer

[@expertizer]

@@kigcdroid3246 im not crying, i'm laughing lol :D

[@lynnsky2137]

What will the chess commentators say? 1) Tal blundered 2) Brilliant move by Tal😊

[@nickchandra4890]

Tal turned Chess into Poker. An unparalleled Genius, an one and only. A truly magical mind. The greatest creative genius of Chess who ever lived. Einstein of Chess.

[@hawyfer7324]

A similar story happened to Capablanca. His first big tournament was San Sebastian thanks to pressure from Marshall, but the other grandmasters refused to let the young man play. Finally Capablanca participated and won. A video about this part of history would also be amazing like this one. Thank you!

[@DavidBerhanu-pv1ve]

Levy started milking the soviets 💀

[@gamingzeraora443]

at this point whats left?

[@Biskawow]

Levy is Russian so...and they were the best for most of the 20th century

[@torpeda8766]

​I don't even wanna think what's left

[@Saunderabovo]

​@@torpeda8766romantic era chess

[@natescode]

That's communism. Soviets took all the cows

[@nothhinng]

Mikhail Tal reborbed as a Stockfish

[@harsh_transform]

I think you've got to patent "THE ROOOOOOOOK" voice. Stuff of legends.

[@newlife-bp9zj]

Everytime i see games of Tal showcased like this I cant help but be in awe of his style of play. Truly a magician on the chess board.

[@alihaider-t8n6z]

A while ago there was nothing on your channel about Mikhail Tal and you never mentioned him anywhere, it annoyed me but nowadays you've been making videos of him so im thankful

[@ItsChessBlazer]

I hope one day I’ll be known in history

[@tobyclark1081]

levy please make another video on mikhail he is one of the most fascinating chess players i've ever seen i love this content

[@shahriarehossen1133]

you said mikhail tal i heard sacrifice pieces and destroy his opponents💀

[@olivetree7430]

levy never succeeds to fail nor does he fail to succeed

[@purpathak]

Paul Keres deserves one “Unnoficial World Champ”

[@jam199716]

The historical videos and the tournament recaps are my favorite videos you put out. I love tals playing style

[@ashwinkumar5725]

Hi Gotham, Please cover the world championship between Mikhail Botvinnik and Mikhail Tal, it is one of the best world championships ever played

[@justaguywhozonesoutalot9328]

He did in the other Mikhail Tal video "The Man Who Invented Brilliant Moves"

[@Tateygb]

Which one, first or second?

[@amineounelli]

bro is the sponsor for every single one of my meals

[@ItsChessBlazer]

I hope one day I’ll be known in history

[@KenjiWasTaken]

Omg i rewatched that first Mikhal Tal video a dozen times so glad you’re making another video about him he’s so interesting

[@ItsChessBlazer]

I hope one day I’ll be known in history

[@madhusarda7998]

love these singular focus vids, whether historical players or engines or even the more modern players

[@ItsChessBlazer]

I hope one day I’ll be known in history

[@angadbasandrai4814]

In petrosian vs tal the engine doesn't get half the ideas unless you run it on very high depths, then it goes, well actually that is amazing...

[@marksandell5161]

Levy thanks for introducing me to these games. I love learning about the history of chess. I have gone over most of the biggest games in chess but I had not been introduced to these games. I would like to thank you again. Chess is a game where each generation builds on the last. You know this better than I so keep them coming. You are my favorite chess content creator. Thanks

[@WaywardChess]

If I get the top comment Levy will start making opening videos again. Btw, I’m stopping everyone from saying “levy never fails” for Levy’s mental healths sake.

[@MagnesiumCarlsen]

U have the top comment

[@AliMeshkinghalam]

PLEASE do more history stuff, enjoyed this really much!

[@ViperKingYT]

levy never fails to make me watch someone watch someone else play chess

[@ayushkadam2085]

Indeed! We absolutely love this historical dives. Looking up for more of these in future

[@anoymouse5362]

bro was mittens at the time💀

[@yusufyusuf1998]

hahaha funy cat hahahaahah ahahahah skul emji funynhahaha 😅😂😂😂😂

[@u.v.s.5583]

Chess is a jungle and I am the pterodactyl!

[@BrundaiTheDragonlord]

14:45 levy really premoved saying this

[@zeusspiral]

levy is a secret kgb agent

[@ItsChessBlazer]

I hope one day I’ll be known in history

[@Fitness4London]

I love aggressive chess with lots of sacrifices. Thanks Levy for this awesome content. The only way I was able to beat my Chess app on level 12 (master level) was by this method, and I did it only once. Forcing draws is slightly easier, but I've only achieved this 4 times. Over a hundred losses haha but far more end games recently. Watching these videos is improving my game.

[@Wargasm54]

Still should’ve put Magnus in the thumbnail.

[@prajjwalvish9842]

It's always an adrenaline rush to watch tal games , keep posting his games.. It's actually kinda refreshing to get classic content of tal instead of the usual magnus stuff..

[@zuhairqureshi8635]

Lazavik really ragdolled hikaru today in CCT playoffs

[@lesebasti]

?

[@prysrek8858]

Can't wait for Hikaru whining and screaming that all people from Belarus should get banned from chess.

[@zuhairqureshi8635]

​@@prysrek8858he accused him of cheating already 💀

[@zuhairqureshi8635]

​@@lesebastilazavil went 2-0 against hikaru and eliminated him completely outplaying him

[@ultratrap2339]

Before I saw the thumbnail I assumed the video was about Лазавик honestly

[@umangsheel7819]

Tal never fails to impress me. His style is just awe-inspiring

[@0ddSavant]

Had you used the Mikhail Tal, ‘Magician of Riga’, entrance before? I’m getting some strong Déjà vu on that opening. I’m not complaining, he’s a fascinating character and I could use some more Tal in my life. Just curious. Keep being awesome, Cheers!

[@nirenchoudhury8472]

What a nice explanation from Levy I just love it 😊

[@alle_edits]

rare footage of levy not milking magnus

[@s.no20tulikatamuly42]

Bro is so dangerous STOCKFISH will resign after he sacrifices his queen

[@AMReyVenz]

LOL "this is mate, this is f7.."

[@bogdanov_e_a]

Welcome to the recaps

[@dipakbhatt16]

Great commentary. Yes historical games of chess along with history of the players would add to the videos for sure.

[@76691]

Levy, do you think a 52 year old beginner could ever become a Master? Or is it too late and just play for fun?

[@kr1shnacesw72]

I'd say you can do both, you can become a master while having fun, whether you think you can or cannot, you're right ;)

[@schwiftydude6079]

This is a great sequel to the previous Mikhal Tal video. I’m really happy you’ve decided to make more historical videos. Thank you Levy!

[@bernardovidigal1306]

0:56 "we"?? who is we

[@XxMETALJAREDxX]

I really love videos on Tal. He was an absolutely electric attacker. Probably the best attacker the game has ever seen.

[@Boshmannz]

Levy never forgets to put Grandmasters in his Sponsorship list

[@KayFrayx]

I don’t like a lot of videos but this Mikhail Tal series hits hard

[@TheMosayat]

This man is TERRIFYINNNNG 😭 I feel like not even engines would sacrifice so shockingly like that!

[@ItsChessBlazer]

I hope one day I’ll be known in history

[@u.v.s.5583]

Engines sort of think that most Tal's sacrifices are losing. Tal actually was aware of this, his goal was to destroy his opponent over the board, not playing clinically precise chess.

[@thevoin8389]

I know as you said these historic vidoes don't do well with views but these are my favourite type of content you produce. You sounds so passionate sharing their history and telling about their moves. I don't play chess well haha i do understand it and sone tactics but its so fun to watch absolute brilliants of this game and you narrating it

[@StudentNEET24]

Stopping people from stopping kids from saying "levy never fails"

[@derechte6086]

Thank you for keeping those legendary games alive

[@juliodavidrojasrodriguez7826]

Levi now do Capablanca !

[@Bobcatflyfish]

I really enjoyed this video, I love Tal’s style of play, i would love to see a video on the 1960 world chess championship when Tal became world champion

[@sgdope1765]

On 17:31 the d5 knight is hanging right

[@13chuga3]

thats what I thought right?

[@sgdope1765]

@@13chuga3 yeah

[@momokoko8266]

No, the black's rook is also under attack, si if black takes knight, he loses the rook!!!

[@alekkkg4523]

@@momokoko8266 thank you, didn’t see that!

[@Rosio-m2e]

I just became a member of your VIP group, and I already feel like my trading skills have improved so much. Thank you for being such an amazing mentor!

[@যুগান্তেরকবি]

Tal lovers 👇

[@pardhukolli2869]

My self I am devotee of Mikhail tal

[@Chess1503]

​@@pardhukolli2869the magician

[@SalmanAhmed-qq6fj]

তালের পিঠা lover

[@SahandKamaran-mo6fi]

Plz we need the game between Mikhail tal and Bobby fischer 🙏

[@Gamer-hack7]

"Chess is a beautiful, magical, mysterious and captivating game" -Gotham 2024

[@crowbar_the_rogue]

You mean mysterious and captivating?

[@akarshjv6999]

Nyet

[@Gamer-hack7]

@@crowbar_the_rogue yeah sorry, my autocorrect did the Dutch opening for a second

[@frost598]

I personally love these historical videos, could you please make more of them ^-^

[@joegerus4554]

Levy being Levy

[@ItsChessBlazer]

I hope one day I’ll be known in history

[@thepizzagod420]

qiyi and moyu>gan

[@rainakreeger]

Tal is a legend! Please do more videos on him! His play style is absolutely insane. Also hi from Riga 😁

[@vanshrajsingh7389]

Here to break the monopoly of “levy never fails”

[@johngleeman8347]

I can never get enough of Tal's supremely confident photo or the Magician's uncompromising style. X3

[@IM_Pasta-t6o]

At this point, someone destroy chess every week

[@ashesds1]

The first game was spectacular,quite rare to see people playing these intuitive sacs nowadays in top level unless its backed by deep theory.

[@ItsChessBlazer]

I hope one day I’ll be known in history