Mikhail Tal vs Viktor Korchnoi | USSR Championship, 1962

In this intense 1962 USSR Championship game, Viktor Korchnoi outmaneuvers the legendary Mikhail Tal. Korchnoi’s strong central control and relentless pressure on Tal’s defenses lead to a strategic breakthrough. Tal fights back but falls under Korchnoi’s precise endgame play, culminating in a victory after 54 moves.