Mikhail Tal was a Soviet chess master from Latvia who was born on November 9, 1936 in Riga, Latvia. He achieved the prestigious title of World Chess Champion in 1960, becoming just the eighth ever to do so. Tal was known for his creative and aggressive style of play, which earned him the nickname "The Magician from Riga".
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)
Mikhail Tal, renowned as a Chess Player in Latvia, is believed to have a net worth of around $1.7 million by 2024. With his exceptional skills and tactical moves on the chessboard, Tal has earned both fame and fortune throughout his career. Known for his aggressive and imaginative playing style, he became the youngest World Chess Champion at the age of 23. Tal's remarkable achievements and contributions to the game have undoubtedly played a significant role in his financial success.
About
Soviet chess master from Latvia who became just the eighth ever World Chess Champion in 1960.
Before Fame
He first competed for the Latvian Championship in 1951.
Trivia
He is considered by many to be the best attacking player of all time since, instead of playing defensively, he chose to play in a daring, combinatorial style.
Family Life
He married a Russian model in 1959 but later divorced.
Associated With
He and Boris Spassky are two of the top Soviet players of the mid-20th Century.