Modern Defense, Two Knights Suttles Variation Tal Gambit

MIKHAIL TAL vs. GEORGI TRINGOV
Amsterdam, 1964

1. e4, g6
2. d4, Bg7
3. Nc3, g6
4. Nf3 ....

The Two Knights Variation of the Modern Defense.

4. .... c6

The Suttles Variation.

5. Bg5, Qb6
6. Qd2, Qxb2

The Tal Gambit variation.

7. Rb1, Qb3
8. Bc4, Qa5
9. 0-0, e6
10. Rfe1, a6
11. Bf4, f5
12. dxe5, dxe5
13. Qd6!! ....

Part of a deep-seated foresight.  White sets a trap and webs a mating net.

13. .... Qxc3
14. Red1, Nd7
15. Bxf7+!! ....

A surprise attack!

15. .... Kxf7

Black's other option is equally grim. If 15.....Kd8, then 16. Ng5 and White mates after 17. Ne6.

16. Ng5+, Ke8
17. Qe6+, Resigns

Black cannot escape mate.  If 17.....Kd8, then 18. Nf7+ Kc7, 19. Qd6 mate.

If 17....Ne7, then 18. Qf7+ Kd8, 19. Ne6 mate.