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Originally posted by General PutzerIf your talking sacrifice, you need to understand that the piece value is never static (a rook could be worth 2 and a bishop 6) and just why those values are changing.
I do a hundred chin-ups every morning, that seems to work just fine.
In the region Tal lived they played a varitant of chess where the knights couldnt move backward, it might explain Tals style of play.
Art of Attack in Chess, carries a 1900 understanding tag.
CT Art (1200 problems in thermatic order)should help you master tactics when they arries, but as it has been pointed out it wont help you get those positions.
If you want to learn tactics id suggest you study the "romantic" masters games. Very good play, much easier to understand, highly tactical.
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Oh, if you do play the KG play 3.Bc4 instead of 3.Nf3. Although they can hit you with Qh4+ after Kf1 whites chances are quite good. Maybe the most deadly line for white (OTB) is the "scarecrow" line as Johansson (a 2200 swedish player and the only person I know to really take a deep look at 3.Bc4, ie about 110 pages of analysis) calls it.
1.e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3.Bc4 c6 4.Nc3 d5 5.exd5 Qh4+ 6. Kh1 f3.
f3. opens a discovered attack on the bishop, the traditional line was d4, Johansson recommended d3, which from play does feel a lot more solid.
7. d3 fxg2 8. Kxg2 Nf6
At least you wont get boring play 🙂
23 Apr 06
Originally posted by stanlohwhen you make a move ...
Hey guys, I was thinking, how do I become a mad tactical attacking genius? What I mean by that is, I have an average to good positional understanding (not fantastic or superb) however, I have an extreme eye for sacrifices and combinations.
How do I become like that? How do I become like Mikhail Tal? I don't want to play sound positional crap, instead I wa ...[text shortened]... anding the Mad Genius of attacking chess and ultimately become like him.
Any others to add?
always look at the most violent and crazy options first ...
if they do not work, then think about what preparation move might make them work,
if you still have not found a path, you may just have to play the sensible move like the rest of us.
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Originally posted by stanlohall three suggestions are effective. if i had to pick one, i would say you can improve significantly by being alert for tactical opportunities. i would not, as suggested by another post, deliberately play sharp openings or gambits.
Hey guys, I was thinking, how do I become a mad tactical attacking genius? What I mean by that is, I have an average to good positional understanding (not fantastic or superb) however, I have an extreme eye for sacrifices and combinations.
How do I become like that? How do I become like Mikhail Tal? I don't want to play sound positional crap, instead I wa ...[text shortened]... anding the Mad Genius of attacking chess and ultimately become like him.
Any others to add?
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Originally posted by alexstclaireAre you saying Tal was born a tactical genius? I dont think he was, he had to learn how to play chess, just like the rest of us. So give the guy a break, if he wanted to be like Tal im sure he could be or come damn close if he put in the time and hard work.
he's rated like 1200 or 1300, which is fine and I'm sure hell improve but Tal would NEVER lose to anyone on this site, even though there are some wonderful players who put me to shame each and every time, Tal is just one of a kind....
25 Apr 06
Originally posted by BedlamNo need for harsh language, Im not trying to be rude, just realistic. To answer your question, Yes, I believe that's pretty obvious he was born a tactical genius; he obviously studied and improved on his natural ability as well. No I don't think with any amount of work he could come close to Tal; I hope he does though, I love to watch the games of such a genius. Just being practical🙂
Are you saying Tal was born a tactical genius? I dont think he was, he had to learn how to play chess, just like the rest of us. So give the guy a break, if he wanted to be like Tal im sure he could be or come damn close if he put in the time and hard work.
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Originally posted by alexstclaireThere wasnt harsh language. Im sorry if I did seem a little brisk no offence intended.
No need for harsh language, Im not trying to be rude, just realistic. To answer your question, Yes, I believe that's pretty obvious he was born a tactical genius; he obviously studied and improved on his natural ability as well. No I don't think with any amount of work he could come close to Tal; I hope he does though, I love to watch the games of such a genius. Just being practical🙂
I think a lot of todays GMs would give Tal a run for his money.
He could play in a Tal style right now if he wanted. A lot of players styles are created by study of a masters games and then basing their own play on that.
As it happens I think hes going the wrong way about it. No doubt most Masters have done the 3 things he listed but most dont play in a Tal style. A chess style is a mind set, you need to study Tal games in detail, ask yourself what was he thinking, why did he play this, and try to get into the Tal way of looking at chess.
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Originally posted by stanlohTal was once asked about a position where he had 3 pieces en prise he repiled "Yes, but he can only capture them one at a time"
Nobody is born like Tal. It was his absolute passion for the game that gave him the motivation to became what he was. With that, he poured in hours of hard work and became the best. Obviously, he had a trainer which played a part in all this. So there we go, perhaps I need a trainer.