Happy Birthday Misha! || Tal vs Fischer (1970)

[@zayncharania9182]

Me: That is a free pawn! Agadmator: If Fischer would capture this pawn he immediately loses the game. Me:

[@ihsaansyed8962]

That was literally my reaction lol

[@eatyourcreal9365]

@@ihsaansyed8962 ikrkzbin.info/www/bejne/faa7iXRnpL55qc0

[@bryanangel1942]

By far the best comment

[@peterevans3310]

Hide the pain harold.

[@icecream1882]

lmao, same

[@petewest3122]

Agadmator: "From now on I will be calling him Tal, not Tal." Me: "OK, great"

[@LeventK]

You can't out-Tal Tal

[@EvisDaison]

Chael?

[@juhonieminen4219]

First I heard he said Tal, but I heard wrong. It was Tal. Live and learn.

[@LooksMatterTheMost]

Because in Russian we write Tal in Таль. The last letter is a symbol which doesn’t exist in Latin languages and makes the sound of a consonant “softer”: Tal’

[@ВикторФирсов-е9ф]

Sorry, I need to fix this

[@prajwalns1416]

"Tal lost the game because he wanted to win the game" -Philosopher Agad

[@LeventK]

Legend says he declined a draw offer first.

[@chaitanyavelamala7268]

Reason might be chess being a zero sum game

[@statsguy3434]

There is a draw option offered you fool

[@MrMindy]

Read tal quotes above chess board u will understand.

[@LostPageWasTaken]

He must have tried to lose the game

[@itwasinthispositionerinoag7414]

0:00 Hello everyone 0:36 Excellent pronunciation explanation 1:42 Without further ado 3:14 6:11 16:44 Captures captures 6:18 Doubling rooks on the b file 6:24 f file 6:50 Very nice rook lift 7:59 Position from the thumbnail 8:35 Capturefest 8:48 Pig promotion 10:41 Whoa 12:30 Give you a couple of seconds 12:44 Enjoy the show 13:20 13:53 Check check check 14:35 Mistakes are here to be made 15:51 Black is not an idiot 16:01 Completely winning 16:57 It was in this position 17:05 Nothing more to be done 18:24 19:38 19:55 20:44 So yeah 18:26 Standings/head to head scores 18:43 Link in the description 21:05 Morphy saga 21:19 Sorry about that _Happy birthday Misha!_

[@MohamedZashim.R]

i guess you are a big big biggest agadmator fan

[@michanawrocki1860]

Your CV: ok, I was KZbin commentator

[@Marcusjnmc]

this made me smile

[@freedomofspeech2700]

hi

[@Гецеиаит]

Agadmator is my hero but agadmatorino is a legendary position. Agad captures brains but agadmatorino captures hearts.

[@patrickfarcau5542]

I know most of you don't care, but I hit my 1000 elo milestone. I must say watching these videos has helped me a lot. Thanks Agadmator!

[@awordabout...3061]

Congratulations! Now keep at it!

[@CalebsBeeks]

Nice stuff

[@abdallahme01]

😂

[@ipz-DonIgnacio]

Congrats!

[@tomhidley6763]

Keep going man. Enjoy the journey 🤘

[@claytonmiller3345]

Saw it was Tal’s birthday and knew a game was coming.

[@melonmuncher3812]

I’m not judging because I did the same thing, but do you realize how much of a nerd one must be to know the birthday of a chess player who died more than a decade ago?

[@alexs9252]

Its daniel norditskys birthday today too

[@shuckLedurkins]

Wat

[@lukecash3500]

Merry Talmas.

[@LostPageWasTaken]

Saw it was Tal vs Fischer and knew Fischer is going to win

[@LeventK]

Me: Why are you covering a game he lost? Agadmator: We covered all games he won you fool.

[@kiloromeo959]

ROFL

[@12jswilson]

Also, Fischer was pretty good. Not easy to beat. Tal might have been Fischer's best friend along world class chess players. Damning with faint praise for sure, but still probably true.

[@LeventK]

@@12jswilson Tal beat Fischer more times than Fischer.

[@12jswilson]

@@LeventK he beat 16 yr old Fischer 4 times and then never again.

[@eatyourcreal9365]

@@12jswilson ikrkzbin.info/www/bejne/faa7iXRnpL55qc0

[@artursruseckis4242]

About pronunciation. It's not Tal' with softened L (from russian Таль), although that might be the most often used pronunciation during his chess career. He was born in independent Latvia in Jewish family, so officially his surname would have been pronounced with long "A", like Tahl and normal "L" (from Latvian - Tāls), i.e. [ta:ls], and it obviously comes from Yiddish name Tal (which, I believe, pronounces without softening of L, but not sure about the length of an "A"). So, it's either [ta:ls], [tal] or [ta:l], depending if you use Latvian or Yiddish origin of his surname. During WW2 his family fled to Soviet Union and his entire chess career he was identified by russianized version of name "Tal" or "Tāls", which is "Таль" with short "A" and soft "L". For slavic languages and those who know him via USSR/Russia channels, this become the normal way of pronouncing his surname, but it does not mean that it is the correct way. Latvians and Jews will not agree with that :)

[@hauntinghaze5161]

But he was a citizen of USSR where Russian was spoken, so I guess in all the documents it was Таль (Tal')

[@artursruseckis4242]

​@@hauntinghaze5161 He was born in free Latvia, so by all his birth documents, he was citizen of Latvia, named Mihails Tāls (i.e. with prolonged "a"). Also, even during the soviet occupation we still had dual language documents, where he would have had both transcriptions - Tāls and Таль. And most importantly, it's likely that both versions are butchering his real name, because as a Jew, his real name was Tal, which I have no clue how to pronounce, probably - exactly as it is written, without prolonged "a" and most certainly - without changed endings of "L", with neither the softening (ль) nor Latvian-style ending "-s". So internationally it would be "Tal", I guess.

[@מיכאלניצן-ק4ח]

Very interesting thank you

[@eatyourcreal9365]

@@מיכאלניצן-ק4ח ok yaniv kzbin.info/www/bejne/faa7iXRnpL55qc0

[@artursruseckis4242]

@@מיכאלניצן-ק4ח I guess you must be a Yiddish speaker, can you shed more light on how 'Tal' is pronounced in Yiddish? (hmm, interesting how this comment will look, since your name caused the comment field to use right-to-left writing...)

[@rainyrose911]

I love how Agad pronounces all these names of players perfectly and officially apologies when he said it wrong. You just have to love this Man. Thank you for all the amazing knowledge you provide. It really improved my game. Much Love from Germany

[@nekrataali]

I wonder how many languages Agad speaks because his pronunciation on names is so good. He must be fluent in multiple languages and multiple dialects of each one so pronouncing some Polish-type-shit like Brzęczyszczykiewiczwęgrzynkiewicz is like reading the letter "A" out loud.

[@maxkho00]

He still completely butchers the pronunciation of Petrosian, though, whose surname should be pronounced like "Petross'an".

[@michaelmassaro4375]

He does an exceptional job breaking the game down what moves were the correct or wrong ones to make always enjoy listening to him analyzing the Games sort of wish Tal had won this one because he had it had he made the correct move with his King oh well Afterthought 🤩♟️💯

[@ultron_gr6668]

He wants to call him misha, but "you cant outmisha misha" doesnt have the same vibe as "you cant outal tal"

[@sgt.brownie5392]

@Mannie Illescas in English please?

[@kirbyculp3449]

Also IIRC, Misha was the cute bear mascot of the Moscow Olympics. An unfortunate coincidence of names as the USSR invaded brutally Afghanistan. I strive to not be one to interject politics into a channel that is a refuge from politics (although Bobby versus the USSR was cast as a battle of systems). But the nickname Misha really does invoke memories of geo-political conflict. Kind sir, Agadmator, please do continue to announce Mr. Tal as Tal.

[@drewsclues8625]

@@kirbyculp3449 the USA has also brutally invaded many countries. do you have a problem with anything American being mentioned on this channel or are you a hypocrite

[@DanyDoublebass]

@@drewsclues8625 I think he is one of those people who think socialism is only evil and our beloved occidental countries are the “good” ones

[@DanyDoublebass]

@@drewsclues8625 and also is a lilttle bit stupid to associate a name with a way of behaving is like me saying that my last name is García and then you think I am stupid and bad because I am Mexican

[@nasoszeppelis4644]

Thank you once again Mr. Radić I knew Tal since I got into chess, I admired the "magician from Riga" through your analyses, and I loved Misha by reading the books you suggested. Chess world (and not only) got a bit more colourful thanks to his magnificent brain & personality

[@beriodestereo5266]

This was a rollercoaster, amazing video! thank you

[@roldy2157]

I've been watching your videos for a few years now. Its great to see how much your videos have improved. Today is also my birthday, I would have commented something about it a couple years ago when you uploaded one of the Tal birthday videos. Thanks for today's video, always love a Tal game. He's my favorite too

[@Woodrow512]

The thing I admire the most about Agadmator isn't the commentary or the well thought out explanations, which are incredible in their own right. What I admire the most is the sheer knowledge he has of the history of the game and it's players. My man is basically a living library of chess

[@rajeshpandey2198]

8:51 "to promote the 'rook' to a 'pig'." Lol

[@thevibor]

When a rook is on the 7th rank, it's sometimes referred to as a 'pig' 🤷‍♂️

[@theechelonofmars]

When Rooks gobble up pawns they're called pigs that's why.

[@heroricspiritfreinen38]

You know nothing Rajesh

[@nextorLeon]

its the name of a rook on the 7th row, agadmator explain in another video,I don't remember which one, and thats because they often threaten to "eat" the opponent's pieces or pawns

[@rajeshpandey2198]

I know about these terminologies but i just found it funny

[@nate8106]

Fantastic job of commentating and not giving away the ending! It was so excited thinking oh tal won wait no Fischer wait i dunno! Love seeing my 2 favorite players battling it out. Thanks

[@فهدالسلمي-م4ض]

From Saudia Arabia with love to latvia yoy just have a Legend Oh, sorry about that Let's see this game

[@comradered8125]

Happy Birthday Misha, A beautiful game by you and a beautiful analysis by agadamator.

[@logan32086]

Thanks for remembering Misha on his birthday!

[@Tesomanjarvi]

Finally! :D Always loving the games by Bobby. Thanks for this, keep up the good work!

[@dkpandey1996]

Misha would be proud and happy about everything you are doing for chess through this wonderful channel. You are the best Agad!

[@xnarutox2]

Two legends from separate fields were born today. Mikhail Tal and Carl Sagan. Both furthers their respective fields and inspired the generations after them. Today is a good day accompanied by a terrific game.

[@dna3339]

Happy birthday chess Magician. Thank you Sir for uploading this game.

[@emanueledicunzolo6817]

It's my birthday, same day of Tal. Longtime fan of this channel, today I discover this

[@nebayas]

Well happy birthday!

[@matyan5170]

yes

[@marijasapovalova7420]

And mine! Happy birthday!

[@StevieDisopolis]

If Agadmator was an attorney, he would work at the Law Offices of Captures & Captures.

[@detectivemarkseven]

And when he failed on a case, he will just say: "Sorry about that" 🤣

[@jessejordache1869]

I think it would be Captures, Captures, & Captures.

[@kilimanjarno]

thanks for remembering MIsha's birthday. I love him for pushing those connected pawns. He wanted to topple a king with pawns, politically. He was an anarchist poet, such a sweetheart.

[@ss9392]

Was Waiting for this one after your insta status! Thanks Agad! have a great day ahead!

[@johnwamsley1896]

Happy birthday Misha, and thanks for giving agadmator your approval to show this game on your birthday. I will tell my friends at the bar and library that played winning moves but eventually time pressure got to you.

[@camreese]

My favorite chess channel thank you for all the great content

[@kilimanjarno]

beautiful what you say at the end about Misha not minding you showing this game on his brtihday. I'm sure you're correct, and those photos fom Curucao are so sweet.

[@bcarreon44]

What a great endgame lesson in the power of the king. Thanks.

[@gabormolnar3641]

Thanks

[@shashankpratap7846]

My two absolute favourites 🙏

[@mahmudulhasanjewel2135]

Agad, Magician from Riga would have given you UNFORGIVABLE CURSE if he were to realise your humour🤣🤣. Very nice selection. Been watching you for long time, but subscribed your Chanel recently. You make the old games dance.😍😍

[@davidkimura3034]

Thanks for the nice story about Fischer visting Tal in the hospital!

[@micovujovic94]

Am from herceg novi, Montenegro beautiful city to much war history and old structures towers and castles. When you play chess in old city here u have felling like u wake up souls from old days . Thanks for promoting my city agadmator 😉👍

[@martinbjrsrud4596]

I appreciate your content!

[@rhsatrhs]

I really appreciate the attention that you pay to the pronunciation of names.

[@DhDeadMan]

''HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISHA! HERES A GAME THAT YOU LOST''

[@seasideman]

I find it incredible how they can both play so accurately (until the end anyway) at such a fast time control. Just amazing.

[@anandbenegal]

One day we will run out of Tal games. It will be a sad day... Agadmator covering our beloved Misha is peak KZbin^

[@abraarmasud9194]

Was waiting for a Tal video today!

[@samarthmalagatti268]

This was a crazy game. Really enjoyed it. Thnx

[@richardfeynman5560]

I also wish the great Michail Tal a Happy Birthday! He would have turned 84 years old today, he could be still with us, but had a poor health and died in 1992, sadly enough! If he had lived longer, we would have seen more great games by him, he was one of those ingenious players who could beat any opponent on a good day. Maybe he would have been an even stronger player if he had worked harder, but he was Tal, the one and only, the immortal genius! Rest in peace, Mikhail!

[@Reinisable]

"Taahl" pronounciation is actually more correct than "Talj", because he was LATVIAN player, not Russian. And Latvians pronounce it "Taahl". Please thumbs up everyone, so he can see.

[@daru5002]

He was a Soviet Jewish player born in Latvia.

[@ogorangeduck]

Yeah, but the version of his name most commonly used in English is from the Russianized version of his name (we're not calling him Mihalis now, aren't we?) Also since ultimately he played for the Soviets (since Latvia was still a constituent republic) the Russian version of his name's used (kinda like Genghis instead of Chinggis). Sure he's Latvian, but the Russian version of his name's definitely more common abroad.

[@artursruseckis4242]

He was jewish, so it's "Tal". "Translated" into Latvian (since he was born in Latvia), it would be "Tāls" (ands yes wes indeeds adds letters "s" tos alls ours namess ;)), but in either case he was not Таль, that was sovietized version of his name after he fled to USSR during ww2 (however, that's how he probably was known in entire chess world, since he represented USSR with his russianized version of surname).

[@eatyourcreal9365]

@@artursruseckis4242 LoL canadian 🇨🇦 kzbin.info/www/bejne/faa7iXRnpL55qc0

[@lagaleriaco3294]

By the way, in this tournament Fischer got the brilliancy prize for his win against Korchnoi with the black pieces.

[@johnaustin704]

Agadmator: "I just realized this video on a blitz game lasted 21 minutes, so sorry about that!" Me: THANKS for a great video on a great fighting game!!! I am only sorry Misha didn't win this game on his birthday.

[@garbageal4523]

New Tal vid? I’m here for it!

[@mynulislam7865]

Love the way he says,"Hellow everyone"❣️

[@cygnustsp]

In the old days it was barely audible, then it became almost a scream

[@pelimies1818]

Really interesting end-game, thanks!

[@neerajKumar-sw6so]

I was eagerly waiting for this video i knew it was coming Thanks a lot @adagmador for making magician's birthday even more special.

[@_Fury]

“It’s impossible because black is not an idiot...” unless I’m playing the black pieces.... 😉

[@AryanKhandal7399]

😂😂😂

[@deschutesmaple4520]

Happy b-day to The Magician Tal!

[@soulyrasheed]

Talj-Fišer s ovog turnira su dva klasika. taj turnir u Herceg Novi, SSSR vs World, Belgrade & Fischer-Spassky were the peaks of the chess

[@KennedyMister95]

5 minute game turned in 20 minute video 😍😍😍😍 so much love

[@sebastianrex6697]

A gam of tal on his birthday is a great thing wish I could see more of his games...A winning game would have been even nicer...

[@sanjibanpaul872]

Did anyone notice that Fischer's photo was laterally inversed??

[@i_______i________i_______i6073]

For some reasons this is the first vedio of the day Im watching😆

[@showmithchowdhury7694]

I thought you will show the game tal won against fischer... Such a great surprise 👀 thanks man ❤️

[@bharadwajch2960]

Finally the video I'm waiting since morning. 🙂

[@srijayasankarkrishnamoorth8185]

#suggestion: Mikhaïl Tal vs Alexander Koblents Riga 1961 FOR GOD’S SAKE PLS SHOW THIS EPIC GAME I DO NOT KNOW WHY THIS GAME HAS BEEN UNNOTICED 😭😭😭

[@RF_20]

That game has been seen and analyzed many times on other channels

[@srijayasankarkrishnamoorth8185]

@@RF_20 No on this channel

[@RF_20]

@@srijayasankarkrishnamoorth8185 yeah like I said not here...many other crazy Tal games have not been featured here.. another beautiful game I can remember is Tal vs veders 1951 that's not featured here

[@ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΗΣΖΩΓΡΑΦΟΣ-θ3β]

@@RF_20 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGm6aZKEf6d0f68

[@RF_20]

@@ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΗΣΖΩΓΡΑΦΟΣ-θ3β okay sorry I probably make missed it

[@kittycalisonnypatch]

Lol!!! Rook is promoted to a pig!! I actually laughed out loud at that. Freaking hilarious! Thanks agadmator, I needed that

[@nedmerrill5705]

Fischer was a fearsome 5 minute player.

[@dzoijs11]

Hi Agadmator, I’m from Riga, Latvia, so have a bit of knowledge of Tal. Your previous pronunciation of Tal with the hard L is actually correct. The pronunciation you used in this video would be the way Russians would pronounce it. But in original Latvian it is correct to call him Tal not Talj.

[@mlbyoungboy9756]

"Hello Everyone," I hope you are having a good day.

[@janmakowski347]

I also love MF DOOM

[@mlbyoungboy9756]

@@janmakowski347 Nice. We fans have to stick together.

[@ImantsBerzins]

Yes

[@ordoabchao3]

'Ello Guv'nor!

[@mlbyoungboy9756]

"Rule number one, keep your fazers on stun!"

[@paulholbach3716]

I have seen & played once against M. Tal in a Simultaneous Tournament in Bonn, Germany, where he seemed to have lived in his last Years. I gave up after 12 -14 moves. That was on 9th July 1991, I still have the notation with his autograph. A small very friendly man but very focused on the ongoing games. The only player that won against him I remember, was a tuned up Chess Computer. Afterwards he invited us players to go to a nearby Chinese diner.

[@arciks11]

About your pronunciation of Tal. Unless I'm wrong, how you pronounce it in this video is how Russians pronounce it. And the previous pronunciation is closer to how Latvians pronounce it. Even though I'm from Latvia I am not completely sure on which one is actually correct, since it's written differently dependent on if it's in Latvian (Tāls) or Russian (Таль) which changes pronunciation for both.

[@mahmoodrdalla]

Its Таль in russian, so the L is soft and his pronounciation is correct.

[@arciks11]

@@mahmoodrdalla Yes and that's exactly what I said.

[@lred1383]

I look at it this way: he fled to the USSR when he was 6 years old, and was only famous as a Soviet chess player. Adressing him by the Latvian version of his name is a big stretch, it's like going for the Japanese pronounciation of Hikaru Nakamura because he was born in Japan

[@chizzelfingers]

its Tal,just like it's written. if know it all keyboard mommies basement losers wld just stfu he wldnt have to explain.

[@guiladshmaya1]

Agad: you should mention that Tal is your favourite player of all times, for the younger generation

[@rihardslacis1469]

0:39 Actually, it's Mihails Tāls, so in Latvian it means that you say longer a. You were correct before.

[@johnspevacek609]

One issue with the chess clocks from that time period was they were analog so you really weren't sure how much time was left, only that it was getting close.

[@ashakharat7094]

I'm glad that from now on you'll call him ' Tal ' instead of ' Tal '.

[@n20games52]

Great game. Tal really went for the win. Happy Birthday!

[@tele-marmotte]

Yay thanks Agad ! Happy birthday Tal :)

[@anirudhyanamandra8065]

12:33 That moment when you manage to find the correct move for once.

[@argandzero0]

This game broke my heart, I was praying that Tal just played Kxd6.

[@presingizdavastvo4403]

In addition to previous comment: yesterday night I saw that documentary "Me And Bobby Fischer" with Saemundur Pálsson, Bobby's friend and bodyguard from Reykjavik 1972. I wept. So many memories erupted.

[@thbdna2]

Please, after Morphy's saga, a Nezhmetdinov one! He'a a real wizard! Excellent channel Agad!

[@chrishughes6323]

He and I share the same birthday how exciting! My favorite player of all time too.

[@zeropast8675]

Hey, on 15:30, couldnt Tal play play Qe7? That way after black king moves he goes Qa3 and prevents any queening, no? I’m kinda new to chess, so if anyone can explain to me if its wrong ill be grateful, thanks.

[@iBlaze1232]

I’ve been in Herceg Novi, so cool

[@studentbynature7237]

Love the arrows. The craziness returns 😜🤪🤪🥳

[@pseudonimMusic]

Aww man can't wait to see this one

[@wasexbendbrainer1800]

Nisam znao da je tako veliki turnir organizovan u Herceg Novom, svaki dan nešto novo saznajem. Pozdrav od Crnogorca iz Poljske!

[@-zond3r]

15:15 what if you underpromote into a knight there instead of queen? Could that keep white in the game or would it still be lost?

[@ericsbuds]

great! thank you!

[@codegeass7162]

@13:30 what if after kd6 then rook rxd5+! ? doesn't white lose after kxd5 and a2?

[@yourstruly1234]

I believe only Tal has a positive record against Bobby Fischer among top players of his time.. Although many of his wins came when Fischer was a kid.

[@Oxydron]

Sup agadmator, you could put on the top of all videos the year played, the type of game and more common info, so you don't need to keep explaining things like 'remember ppl is a blitz game'. Best regards, love your comments and good humor.

[@TheDarkKanenite]

I miss Agad's old style of "Hello Everyone..." where he would be looking away when the camera is on and suddenly stares at the camera and says "Hello Everyone..." in his incredible voice provided by his old mic

[@eo3769]

Very cool that Fischer visited Tal in the hospital. Just expanding my vast chess knowledge thanks to Antonio

[@aryamanmajumder1045]

was waiting for this one

[@swiftness5815]

This should be the "game of the century"

[@meesumali5498]

At 13:27, If king goes to d6, what if rook takes at d5? King will have to capture as he is under check, and black can then push a3 to a2. Black will end up getting a queen first, but I can't analyse further

[@harryrosenberg2420]

Hi agadmator, the Slavicized pronunciation you have adopted is unheard of in Yiddish; his name would certainly be pronounced 'Tahl", as you pronounce it at 0:51. I'd imagine that most people called him 'Таль' during his life in the USSR, but the Yiddish name 'טאַל' is unambiguously pronounced 'tahl', as the vowel under the aleph is a patach and Yiddish does not distinguish between hard and soft 'L's. Tal most likely read his name to himself as you read it at 0:51.

[@johnnypastrana6727]

Agadmator, what is your favorite, personal chess set? I just wonder what kind of a chess set a man of your vast chess knowledge would choose?

[@pabloenrique20]

11:59 probably the clock was on the right side, a move with h pawn takes less time than moving your king

[@ManishRajSinghTomar]

Both players had two fully functional upper limbs.

[@anp1609]

I think I’ve seen this game in this channel, but still such a good game

[@shrayanpramanik8985]

15:39 What about Qe5+ and wherever king moves, Qa1? Doesn't it guard everything?

[@crypticizx6472]

Happy Birthday legend.Sorry for a late wish.

[@NMBrayanAmaya]

I miss him so much he is one of my fav players and i just wish he was alive to see our generation with fischer but it didnt happen Happy Birthday Tal We will Never Forget You

[@mamtasingh2405]

Is he dead?

[@NMBrayanAmaya]

@@mamtasingh2405 tal is gone he had health problems and always smoked whiched just made it worser which is sad i really wished he was here a little longer