Learn from the Legendary Tigran Petrosian
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Grandmaster Var Akobian pays tribute to his countryman, former World Champion Tigran Petrosian. "Iron Tigran" didn't attack often, but when he did, his opponents were in trouble. Akobian recommends re-watching the two games; see if you can recall the moves.
Tigran Vartanovich Petrosian vs Viktor Korchnoi, Curacao Candidates (1962): A31 English, symmetrical, Benoni formation
Petrosian vs. Rodriguez Vargas: D45 Queen's Gambit Declined semi-Slav, Stoltz variation
Petrosian vs Fischer - 1971 Candidates Chess Match - Game 2Petrosian vs Fischer - 1971 Candidates Chess Match - Game 2ChessNetwork
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Chess Giants #005 Petrosian vs Pachman Kings Indian AttackChess Giants #005 Petrosian vs Pachman Kings Indian AttackChessexplainedintermediate
Make a Chess Plan #3Make a Chess Plan #3BlitzStreamintermediate
Chess Giants #002 Larsen vs Petrosian Santa Monica 1966 Sicilian MaroczyChess Giants #002 Larsen vs Petrosian Santa Monica 1966 Sicilian MaroczyChessexplainedintermediate
Amazing Game: Bobby Fischer vs Tigran Petrosian - Sicilian Defence : Kan - 1971Amazing Game: Bobby Fischer vs Tigran Petrosian - Sicilian Defence : Kan - 1971kingscrusherintermediate
Middlegame Strategy #003 Petrosian vs Schweber Kings Indian Clamp StructureMiddlegame Strategy #003 Petrosian vs Schweber Kings Indian Clamp StructureChessexplainedadvanced
Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Potkin World Rapid Chess Championships Round 3Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Potkin World Rapid Chess Championships Round 3thechesswebsiteintermediate
Garry Kasparov vs Viswanathan AnandGarry Kasparov vs Viswanathan AnandPowerPlayChessintermediate
Amazing Game : Viktor Korchnoi vs Anatoly Karpov - Alekhine Memorial 1971 - English (A30)Amazing Game : Viktor Korchnoi vs Anatoly Karpov - Alekhine Memorial 1971 - English (A30)kingscrusherintermediate