Petrosyan was not only the king of defense but also the king of the draw. Critics were very harsh on his defensive play, calling him a coward and so on. One day Petrosyan became embarrassed and finally officially replied: “This is my game, and I consider this or that position a draw.” Petrosyan preferred to win with an obvious advantage. Therefore, with small odds, he always offered a draw. One day, while playing with young Fischer, he proposed a draw and received harsh criticism. The final position was as follows: White move, white king E-6, pawn E-7; black KingD-1, pawnD2: This is my game, and I consider this or that position a draw.
Great game & excellent commentary. Very much appreciate your channel finding & sharing helpful commentary on good games between great players from the past. Admittedly, I’ve played through only a few such games found in USCF many decades ago when I was a teenager. I recall a comment by US GM Lombardy I think who said playing over games of great players from the past is like enjoying finely aged wine.
I need to watch this about 3 more times. I began my chess career decades ago by reading Nimzowitsch and trying to emulate Bobby Fischer without good basic tactical skills or understanding. Decades later, after getting discouraged, it took it up again online and focused on tactics with King's Gambit and the Scandi. Petrosian is to my mind THE positional master. Although, I now know to become that, he had to also be tactically sound.
Thank you, sir. Your commentary is the best. You and the Chess Wisdom guy. But it's nice that you speak like an ordinary American. He is also great but the accent is a little distracting.
If you mean the knight to d3, then white's queen would take the bishop on d6, then recapture the knight on e1 after black takes the rook. White would get two minor pieces for the rook.
Petrosyan was not only the king of defense but also the king of the draw. Critics were very harsh on his defensive play, calling him a coward and so on. One day Petrosyan became embarrassed and finally officially replied: “This is my game, and I consider this or that position a draw.” Petrosyan preferred to win with an obvious advantage. Therefore, with small odds, he always offered a draw.
One day, while playing with young Fischer, he proposed a draw and received harsh criticism. The final position was as follows: White move, white king E-6, pawn E-7; black KingD-1, pawnD2:
This is my game, and I consider this or that position a draw.
Absolutely amazing game. Thanks John
Perhaps the most insane rook lift of all time was in the game Morozevich v. MVL from around 2007. Seriiously, worth a video! 😮😮
Tigran‘s position looked so cramped! He, too, could be a magician! Houdini-style!
wow, thanks again! another great great game presentation!
Brilliant game certainly not a boring draw
Great game & excellent commentary. Very much appreciate your channel finding & sharing helpful commentary on good games between great players from the past. Admittedly, I’ve played through only a few such games found in USCF many decades ago when I was a teenager. I recall a comment by US GM Lombardy I think who said playing over games of great players from the past is like enjoying finely aged wine.
Better Call ChessDawg!
(You kinda look and sound like Bob Odenkirk.) :)
Great video!
Nice review as always. I enjoy watching your videos.
I really like your videos. Thank you
Very good video, thanks a lot 👍👍
great game thank you for sharing
Thanks!
Petrossian and then Ulf Andersson were the two great specialists of positionnal exchange sacrifices
I need to watch this about 3 more times. I began my chess career decades ago by reading Nimzowitsch and trying to emulate Bobby Fischer without good basic tactical skills or understanding. Decades later, after getting discouraged, it took it up again online and focused on tactics with King's Gambit and the Scandi. Petrosian is to my mind THE positional master. Although, I now know to become that, he had to also be tactically sound.
What a battle!
Thank you, sir. Your commentary is the best. You and the Chess Wisdom guy. But it's nice that you speak like an ordinary American. He is also great but the accent is a little distracting.
Why not play Kd3 at 11:02? Wouldnt black win back his lost material?
If you mean the knight to d3, then white's queen would take the bishop on d6, then recapture the knight on e1 after black takes the rook. White would get two minor pieces for the rook.
@@chessdawgahh, tyvm!
Tal=tal not tol. Good video 👌
Foolish play by Tal! He could've been up a pawn, with a defended passed d-pawn if he didn't want to hang onto the exchange. Then 1-0