Mikhail Tal’s Averbakh Gambit blasts Spassky

Featured is the chess game between Boris Spassky and Mikhail Tal from Tallinn 1973. In reply to Tal’s Nimzo-Indian Defense, Spassky chooses the Leningrad variation. Tal’s response with the Averbakh Gambit strips Spassky of central control. The Averbakh Gambit is a close relative of the Blumenfeld Gambit, with the main difference being the location of black’s dark-squared bishop. On display is Tal’s excellent depth of calculation. Before Tal executes his 15th move, he had to at least crunch the numbers up to his 22nd move. This is a model game for the Averbakh Gambit, and it highlights Tal’s skill as both attacker and defender. #MikhailTal #BorisSpassky #NimzoIndianDefense #AverbakhGambit I’m a self-taught National Master in chess out of Pennsylvania, USA who was introduced to the game by my father in 1988 at the age of 8. The purpose of this channel is to share my knowledge of chess to help others improve their game. I enjoy continuing to improve my understanding of this great game, albeit slowly. Consider subscribing here on YouTube for frequent content, and/or connecting via any or all the below social medias. Your support is greatly appreciated. Take care, bye. :) ★ @/Chess-Network ★ (affiliate link) ★ TWITCH ★ TWITTER ★ FACEBOOK ★ PATREON ★ DONATE PGN 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Bg5 h6 5. Bh4 c5 6. d5 b5 7. dxe6 fxe6 8. cxb5 d5 9. e3 O-O 10. Nf3 Qa5 11. Bxf6 Rxf6 12. Qd2 a6 13. bxa6 Nc6 14. Be2 d4 15. exd4 Rxf3 16. Bxf3 cxd4 17. O-O dxc3 18. bxc3 Bxc3 19. Qd6 Rxa6 20. Bxc6 Bb4 21. Qb8 Rxc6 22. Rac1 Bc5 23. Rc2 Qa4 24. Qb3 Qf4 25. Qg3 Qf5 26. Rfc1 Bb7 27. Qf3 Qg5 28. Qb3 Rc7 29. g3 Bxf2 30. Kxf2 Qf6 31. Ke1 Qe5 32. Kf1 Ba6 33. Kg1 Qd4 34. Kg2 Qe4 35. Kg1 Bb7 36. h4 Qh1 37. Kf2 Rf7 38. Ke2 Qe4