mikhail tal master of magic and mayhem

Mikhail Tal: Master of Magic and Mayhem

When it comes to Mikhail Tal, one should not count the number of years in his life but focus on the amount of life he packed into those years. Tal…

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Mikhail Botvinnik – A Chess Giant

Mikhail Botvinnik was arguably the most influential world chess champion of the 20th century. A leading influence in the Soviet School of Chess, Mikhail Botvinnik brought a scientific approach to…

10 things you can learn from mikhail botvinnik

10 Things You Can Learn from Mikhail Botvinnik

Mikhail Botvinnik is one of the classics every player should study. He was the 6th World Champion and held the title for almost 15 years, though not consecutive. But he…