Master Class Band 2: Mihail Tal topmaterial The Ragozin defence combines solid

The Ragozin defence combines solid positional foundations with active piece play and tactical opportunities

To get a good feel for the intricacies of the various lines

He answers the first of those questions with a resounding ‘yes

Some other lines deserve a better reputation

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Master Class Band 2: Mihail Tal topmaterial The Ragozin defence combines solidNo other world chess champion has ever thrilled the chess world as much as Mihail Tal. His star as world champion only shone for a short time, but it shone with unprecedented intensity. With his combination skills and his intuitive sacrifices, the young Tal overwhelmed his opponents, thrilled the chess world with his risky, uncompromising attacking game and became a role model for many subsequent players. In 1960 he defeated the reigning world