Attacking Masterpieces
Iconic attacking games: king hunts, sacrifices, and initiative-driven play.
Featured Games
Mikhail Tal vs Mikhail Botvinnik
Moscow 1960 · World Championship, Game 6 · Result: 1-0
A classic Tal attacking display featuring dynamic piece play and a direct assault on the black king.
View GameGarry Kasparov vs Veselin Topalov
Wijk aan Zee 1999 · Tata Steel · Result: 1-0
One of the most famous attacking games ever played, with a long queen sacrifice and relentless initiative.
View GameAlexei Shirov vs Veselin Topalov
Linares 1998 · Tournament · Result: 1-0
A fiery attacking game culminating in the famous ...Bh3!! idea and a powerful kingside attack.
Judit Polgar vs Viswanathan Anand
Dos Hermanas 1994 · Tournament · Result: 1-0
A brilliant attacking win by Polgar with a direct assault on the black king, crowned by tactical fireworks.