Tal vs. Botvinnik

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mikhail_Tal
gptkb:Tal
gptkbp:aftermath Botvinnik regained title in 1961
gptkbp:analysis Use of chess engines for analysis
gptkbp:championships_won gptkb:13
gptkbp:chess_opening widely analyzed
Part of chess history
Several books written about the match
Extensive analysis by experts
Development of chess software influenced by the match
gptkbp:community Impact on the chess community
Both players considered chess legends
Used in chess education programs
gptkbp:community_engagement gptkb:High
high
gptkbp:cultural_impact Mind games played
inspired chess literature and films
gptkbp:documentary Documentary produced about the match
gptkbp:duration 1 year
gptkbp:end_date 1960-05-07
gptkbp:ends_at Strong endgame skills by Tal
gptkbp:events gptkb:chess_match
Inspired future tournaments
Romantic chess style by Tal
gptkbp:famous_quote Botvinnik: ' Chess is a science.'
Tal: ' I like to play for the attack.'
gptkbp:fan_base Respect for Botvinnik
Large following for Tal
gptkbp:federation gptkb:FIDE
gptkbp:has_variants Tal's Gambit
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tal vs. Botvinnik
gptkbp:impact influenced future chess matches
gptkbp:influence Increased popularity of Tal
gptkbp:launch_date 1960-04-15
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future chess matches
iconic chess rivalry
gptkbp:location gptkb:Moscow
gptkbp:loser gptkb:Mikhail_Botvinnik
gptkbp:match_type Best of 24 games
best of 24 games
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive
extensive
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Game_10
gptkb:Game_6
gptkb:Game_12
8
Game 18
gptkbp:notable_match 1960-04-15
1961-05-07
gptkbp:number_of_games gptkb:21
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Queen's_Pawn_Game
gptkb:Queen's_Gambit
gptkbp:produced_by Deep preparation by both players
gptkbp:rating Botvinnik: 2630
Tal: 2705
gptkbp:result Tal won 12.5 -8.5
gptkbp:rival gptkb:1963_World_Chess_Championship
gptkbp:setting 40 moves in 2 hours
gptkbp:significance historic chess match
First World Championship for Tal
gptkbp:style_of_play Aggressive
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Mikhail_Tal
gptkbp:year gptkb:1960
gptkb:1961
gptkbp:youth_club Popular in chess clubs worldwide
Standard 8x8