Mikhail Tal vs Mark Pasman: Latvia 1953

Young Tal sends his opponent in shock with a killer move
Awesome attacking game by the greatest attacking grandmaster
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Mikhail Tal vs Mark Pasman
LAT-ch 1953
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf. Amsterdam Variation (B93) 1-0
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[@Cod4Wii]

I'm a simple man, I see Tal i click.

[@altonbrek]

That was such a heart-stoppingly brilliant game by Tal. I can imagine his opponents soiling their pants even at his first move. Then they get a moment of hope - only to have it dashed by a crushing hamner blow!

[@leorocko2843]

Whenever I get into trouble, I think, "what would tal do? "

[@putturshreyas6045]

Tal's games never fail to captivate and Mato's lessons never fail to enlighten us. What a partnership!

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Best chess channel.

[@MatoJelic]

Thank you

[@brockobama257]

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[@balakrishnarao1017]

Fantastic play sir, Finely illustrated.

[@samiraljubory6223]

Mato 😍 the best commentator of Al time

[@MatoJelic]

Thank you

[@vladavasiljev]

Ponovo sam zavoleo šah jer sam slučajno nabasao na jedan Radićev video. Posle sam otkrio i Vaše analize i zaista uživam što su dvojica medju najboljim šahoskim kanalima na youtube iz susedne zemlje. Dosta sam naučio za ovih par meseci (nisam znao ništa osim pravila i nisam igrao od 12e godine otprilike). Zahvaljujući ovim kanalima sada igra ponovo i moj otac, koji me je naučio da igram kao dete, a i moj sin od nepunih 6 godina...Ovo sam hteo da Vam kažem: pre neko veče legnemo nas dvojica, on gleda crtać pred spavanje, a ja pustio jednu partiju sa Vašim komentarom. Sin čuje Vaš glas i kaže: tata, kakav je to glas iz strašne bajke :)...pozdrav iz Vojvodine i nastavite da širite ljubav prema najboljoj igri.

[@naimulhaq9626]

Thank you Mato for another of Tal gems, it was bewildering and mesmerizing, like walking the plank. I like Tal just as much as I like you Mato.

[@patriot1303]

That was a fun one thanks Mato!

[@skakofilsanonims4434]

Great attack and great style, making the opponent fall into time trouble by creating tons of threads.

[@Philiopantheon82]

What a magical queen sacrifice then getting back queen instantly and checkmate, even the smartest machine wouldnt expect what Tal can do next

[@shahidulanuar2442]

Mato, thanks a lot Sir!!

[@mioskambo]

everytime the video is about to finish i repeat: and that is all. i hope that you enjoyed watching this video. i wish you good luck at your chess and bye for now. :) love your videos mato.

[@denizgoksel8791]

very very brave game by Tal

[@abnerlouischarles]

The way Tal play is uncompromisable and always to the most ambitious path. He'll force the position forward without ever turning back. You can tell that he's not afraid of the dangers and losing. That's the way I play.

[@ilikemitchhedberg]

I found the first 2 moves but not the last one. good game

[@LJLMETAL]

I saw the Q×e4 like move! Tal played a move, and his opponent resigned! LOL!

[@123raajdev]

i like this game.thank u mato.

[@toninho7307]

Well,at least I guessed the last one! I wonder when Tal knew he had it all figured out (one possible answer : before the game started ! )

[@Antaress77]

At 7:12 Tal could offer his rock by moving it to d7 then if black eats his rock by moving to rock d7 then Tal could check with queen e6 then black wouldnt find any way to stop check mate. Or if he doesnt eat the rock then Tal could win rock for free...

[@cagatayaydogmus505]

In my opinion Pasman could try to exchange his Queen with Tal's while having extra materials.

[@kilimanjarno]

great game

[@gustavomilione1970]

El Mago de Riga!! Bravo!

[@anandnair9769]

Not sure how Tal effected such mates... Was it just intuitive or calculated....almost like magic...!!!

[@JamesSnapp]

It only looks like a comeback.

[@roddychristodoulou9111]

I've started playing like tal but I still lose. Which means only tal can play like tal.

[@MatoJelic]

That is true

[@gabrielesimionato1210]

Did Tal ever lose a game?

[@sangeetajaiswal1638]

TheHorrorGamer Simionato he lost many games bcz of his agressive style. Botvinik, fischer and nezhmetdinov had defeated tal many times. But yes tal was a genius n if he could have played defensively along with attacking style, he would have become world champion many times. He just won world championship title once in 1960 against Botvinik and again lost title to botvinik in 1961. But his attacking game really gives all of us fun n magic. He was often known to be magician ftom riga.

[@IgoDrowsy]

Hmmm I don't disagree that Talj lost games, but check his record and you will see that He is one of few that have Positive + score vs The GOAT Bobby Fischer. p.s. Mato thank you, od sve srce, pozdrav, Kumanovo, Macedonia. win or learn :>

[@fuscofabio9868]

If black plays 44 ... Ke4 ? 45 Qd3 ++ , and black extends his right hand .

[@shahidulanuar2442]

wow tal is the best!!

[@johanecheverria3102]

If 44. Ke4 then Qd3#

[@ntertainer3083]

Smile at the end by mato worth millions of dollars

[@zeerakkhan7140]

I found all the moves

[@lemao_squash4486]

Rook takes rook takes rook takes rook

[@rahultn5125]

Good dialogue. To be able to retain humour in the midst of mind-numbing moves by the great TAL is something superlative.

[@bassamelmortada]

Who else guessed Rd3 and Qxe4 ? :》

[@esclassa]

first

[@limegreenelevator]

"And there is another problem for Black, one that cannot be seen just by looking at the board" "Tal is playing White"

[@MultiBejn]

my thoughts as well haha

[@shivkeshexperiment5800]

In this game tal had a bag of secrifices and he did one after one .moreover i thought that tal did not won

[@alexandrosathanasiou3733]

I'm happy that you exist. I like your videos so much. Can you make a (another) video for Bobby fischer? He is my favourite chess player. Keep going Mato. You are the best!!!!!

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I remember a few years ago the beginnings of this channel when it had about 800 subscribers or so. The analysis was and still is very entertaining to watch. You go mr. Jelic !

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I love your commentaries ! Played some chess in high school then only an occasional game in the last 40 years or so .I am glad I found your channel . At first your deep voice sounded kind of sinister to me , like Boris Karlof, then I saw your face , the glow in your eyes , and the warm smile ! Thank you for sharing these masterfull games !

[@borisstain1881]

On timeline 5:45 Tal had forced checkmate in 2 moves. Pawn H7, knight is forced to take the pawn H7. Checkmate wit rook F8

[@edgarlopez6019]

Era un verdadero genio....poesía hecha ajedrez.....siempre será para mí el mejor ...

[@electricmaster23]

That knight psyche-out, though.

[@karimmuradian9679]

not even one move !!!! thanks so much Mato

[@zeruel2061]

At 5.50 after Ra7 doesnt h7+ win immediately atter Nxh7 Rf8 mate

[@Celldweller02]

Nope NxRf8

[@ntertainer3083]

I loved his smile

[@ryuanimator]

Thanks a lot Mato , another great video from you . I have a doubt .After the move where the white queen takes the black knight .If the black rook is pushed to e8 , Would black have the upper hand in the game ?

[@lecioperyjunior1690]

Mato, I want a quick advice: I like Tal and Nezhmetdinov, hate playing defensive and want to become more and more aggressive. ANY input, material or idea serves to continue. Book suggestions? Videos suggestions? Even one of yours IF I overlooked it? Anything will serve as an advice. PleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePleasePlease?!?

[@MatoJelic]

The King Hunt is coming soon. You will love it. Please check this page: chessschool.com.au/the-king-hunt/

[@NoraSH_]

haha I found the killer move! and also it was quite a performance by Tal, I've already liked the video! Thanks for the upload Mato!

[@Yonatan..]

Fantastic game. I did found the queenx knight.. such a pleasure to find it

[@djcucumpa]

Tal had the ability to make it easier for these players to go into retirement

[@jerryshunk7152]

Tal is the original thinker outside the chess box !

[@simpleliving662]

One thing I love about Mato's chess channel: Short but Very Insightful! Other chess channels are too long.

[@doncar9]

The boldest of attacks,by the boldest of players.

[@mohammedriaz7667]

sensational comeback moves from Tal,

[@MatoJelic]

LOL

[@ahmedelhfney]

Wonderful game thank you

[@pauloleroux3345]

this endgame is fantastic

[@MohamadMohamad-bs3kh]

I guessed all moves 💪👊🙂

[@nailg6768]

ewa

[@Sivajivaylajilebi]

I found all tal moves but I can't find moves like that in my game so sad

[@ahmedbob423]

prasanth t It is easy to find killer moves if you know they're there

[@lucaspaiva8659]

it's not easy, but it makes much easier

[@Sivajivaylajilebi]

Classical Liberal ya u r right

[@SachinAjmani]

Very good game after long time :) thanks Mato..

[@WitlessSod]

In addition to what others have written, it's not just about seeing the killer moves, it's also about setting up your opponent for these killer moves.

[@arijitkundu5577]

Multiple sacrifice victory by Tal and good demonstration by Mato. Thank you Mato.

[@doc1411]

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[@SeniorBABA58]

True magician ....tal

[@gustavofiguera]

What recovery capacity had Tal. Bravo!!!

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[@Durian_Defense]

Pasman lost because he was only two pieces up against Misha. Not enough.

[@jibrahim3096]

Every game i sacrifice like tal but losses every match....

[@tafsheeruddinrafi5083]

In 1:21 black can easily win a pawn. But black don't go for it. why?

[@peterweltweit]

hi mato, why not after white knight h4 , black knight takes e 4? thx, peter

[@johngrey5806]

Mr. Jelic, you are a nice man and I love to watch the chess games but to be honest, when you smile it really scares me!!! But I'll keep watching your channel anyway, I will just close my eyes when you smile.

[@markushornung7835]

So true. Great comment. But to give him credit: he really looks like a friendly psychpath when smiling. Besides, I like his channel

[@jacobdrollinger4802]

Think I only guessed one move!

[@HeyKevinYT]

🤯

[@aishwaryasawant6160]

pawn take f3

[@chaitanyanile1185]

I guess 3

[@nofrinoho1436]

😮wow

[@predpalina]

Tal always found the impossible moves! His eyes and mind were in perfect coordination.

[@lifeknoweverything2871]

mato, i m fan of ur commentary is tal a god of chess (aggressive)?

[@usionegg-codandmore6245]

Lord Tal is a very agressive player...He is an expert in smothered mates... personally,I see Paul Murphy as my idol in chess.

[@jayarantiano]

7:10 Rd7 is it good? If Rxd7 then Qe6+

[@Viernes13punto5]

I guesses like 5 moves but I re watch your Tal videos so I'm not sure if it was due to memory or me getting better :(

[@jacobdrollinger4802]

Think I guessed two!

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"Hi this is MATO, in this video"

[@iansaleh19]

Mikhail tal is crazy

[@tvirya4525]

Thank you. Mato.

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hi this is mato

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great video

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Wow.

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the 4 unlikers ..one is kingcrusher other is agadmator..the other two i dnt know.

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Suren

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LOL

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