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Mikhail Botvinnik vs Mikhail Tal · 1960 · move 22.
After White takes the knight, how can Black keep the position active?
In game six of the 1960 world championship in Moscow, Mikhail Tal created difficult decisions for Mikhail Botvinnik with a knight sacrifice. Modern engine evidence and the historical result answer different questions: distinguish an objectively best defence from the practical difficulty of finding it at the board.
Before reaching for a move, identify the opponent’s immediate threat and the piece you most want to improve. Then compare checks, captures and quiet moves. The complete interactive lesson will let you test your answer without revealing the historical continuation first.
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