Tal vs. Botvinnik

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:aftermath Botvinnik regained title in 1961
gptkbp:analytics Use of chess engines for analysis
gptkbp:chess_olympiad 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:cultural_aspect Mind games played
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired chess literature and films
gptkbp:current_club Popular in chess clubs worldwide
Standard 8x8
gptkbp:documentary Documentary produced about the match
gptkbp:duration 1 year
gptkbp:end_date 1960-05-07
gptkbp:ended Strong endgame skills by Tal
gptkbp:events gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
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:first_match 1960-04-15
1961-05-07
gptkbp:game_community Impact on the chess community
Both players considered chess legends
Used in chess education programs
gptkbp:games_won_by_botvinnik 8
gptkbp:games_won_by_tal gptkb:13
gptkbp:has_variations 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: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
Game 18
gptkbp:number_of_games gptkb:21
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Queen's_Pawn_Game
gptkb:Queen's_Gambit
gptkbp:produces Deep preparation by both players
gptkbp:public_interest gptkb:High
high
gptkbp:rating Botvinnik: 2630
Tal: 2705
gptkbp:rematch gptkb:1963_World_Chess_Championship
gptkbp:result Tal won 12.5 -8.5
gptkbp:setting_time 40 moves in 2 hours
gptkbp:significance historic chess match
First World Championship for Tal
gptkbp:start_date 1960-04-15
gptkbp:style_of_play Aggressive
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Mikhail_Tal
gptkbp:year gptkb:1960
gptkb:1961
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mikhail_Tal
gptkb:Tal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5