Tal–Larsen 1957 — Middlegame Tactics

Objective: Task goal: find the best continuation and maintain a clear advantage for 5 moves.

Position and task condition

A position from Mikhail Tal–Bent Larsen, Reykjavik 1957. White has active pieces and a chance to seize the initiative on the queenside. Do not look for mate or a single flashy blow — the key is to find a sequence of accurate moves and maintain the advantage over the next few moves.

Theme: Queen trap • Tempo • Rook activity • Middlegame

World Students' Team Championship, Reykjavik 1957

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