Overview
Analyze a captivating chess game between Boris Spassky and Mikhail Tal from Tallinn 1973, showcasing Tal's brilliant use of the Averbakh Gambit in response to Spassky's Leningrad variation of the Nimzo-Indian Defense. Explore Tal's exceptional calculation skills, as he outmaneuvers Spassky to gain central control. Examine the similarities between the Averbakh and Blumenfeld Gambits, focusing on the positioning of the dark-squared bishop. Witness Tal's mastery as both an attacker and defender in this model game for the Averbakh Gambit, demonstrating his ability to calculate up to 7 moves ahead. Study the provided PGN to gain deeper insights into the strategic and tactical elements of this remarkable chess encounter.
Syllabus
Mikhail Tal's Averbakh Gambit blasts Spassky
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