Michael TalChess Games
Explore 71 Michael Tal chess games in the CipherChess chess database. See Michael Tal's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings Michael Tal plays most, and replay any Michael Tal game move by move.
Michael Tal's Opening Tree
Walk Michael Tal's most-played openings move by move, straight from 71 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, Michael Tal most often plays e4 (13 games, 50% score). A typical continuation runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4.
As Black, Michael Tal most often faces d4, usually replying Nf6 (27 games, 76% score). A typical line runs 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4.
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About Michael Tal's chess games
This page collects 71 Michael Tal chess games from the CipherChess mega database. Use it to study how Michael Tal handles both colours, which openings Michael Tal returns to most often, and how their results break down across wins, draws and losses.
Every game links to an interactive board where you can replay Michael Tal's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing Michael Tal over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “Michael Tal chess”, “Michael Tal chess games” or “Michael Tal openings”, this is the complete Michael Tal record in the database: full game history, results with White and Black, rating where known, and a replayable board for every game. Bookmark it to track Michael Tal's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has Michael Tal played?
The CipherChess database holds 71 chess games played by Michael Tal, with a 31 win, 28 draw and 12 loss record.
What openings does Michael Tal play?
Michael Tal's most-played opening in the database is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation. As White, Michael Tal most often opens e4 (13 games). As Black, Michael Tal most often faces d4, usually replying Nf6 (27 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is Michael Tal's win rate?
Across 71 games, Michael Tal scores 63% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 31 wins, 28 draws and 12 losses.