World Championship Games

The match began on January 11, 1886 in Cartier’s Hall, Fifth Avenue, in New York. The New York leg ended January 20, when Zukertort scored 4 consecutive victories after losing the first game. Play was resumed on February 3 in St. Louis.The games were played during the day in the Harmonie Hall and at night … Read more

The match was conducted in Moscow from March 15 to May 7, 1960. After 21 games, at the age of 23, Mikhail Tal became the 8th World Chess Champion. Game 1 : Mikhail Tal vs Mikhail Botvinnik Game 2 : Mikhail Botvinnik vs Mikhail Tal Game 3 : Mikhail Tal vs Mikhail Botvinnik Game 4 : Mikhail Botvinnik vs … Read more