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A Tal Tale About a Queen Sac

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Updated: Jul 1, 2007, 7:59 AM | 6 | Amazing Games

Here is a game by former world champion Mikhail Tal where he sacrifices his Queen to force mate.  It was from a simultaneous exhibition.

 

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