Mikhail Tal
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Mikhail Tal
Summary
Mikhail Tal is a human[1]. His place of birth was Riga[2]. He was born on November 9, 1936[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on June 27, 1992[5]. He worked as a chess player[6], writer[7], journalist[8], chess composer[9], and Grandmaster[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,942 views/month, #5,954 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Mikhail Tal's place of birth was Riga[2].
- Mikhail Tal died in Moscow[4].
- Mikhail Tal was born on November 9, 1936[3].
- Mikhail Tal died on June 27, 1992[5].
- Mikhail Tal died on June 28, 1992[12].
- Mikhail Tal is buried at Šmerlis Cemetery[13].
- Among Mikhail Tal's spouses was Sally Tal[14].
- Mikhail Tal held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
- Mikhail Tal held citizenship in Latvia[16].
- Mikhail Tal's professions included chess player[6].
- Mikhail Tal worked as a writer[7].
- Mikhail Tal worked as a journalist[8].
- Mikhail Tal's professions included chess composer[9].
- Mikhail Tal worked as a Grandmaster[10].
- Mikhail Tal was educated at University of Latvia[17].
- Mikhail Tal received the world chess champion[18].
- Mikhail Tal received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[19].
- Mikhail Tal received the Order of the Badge of Honour[20].
- Mikhail Tal received the Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[21].
- Mikhail Tal is recorded as male[22].
- Mikhail Tal's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Mikhail Tal's member of sports team is recorded as SK Zehlendorf[24].
- Mikhail Tal's member of sports team is recorded as SG Porz[25].
- Mikhail Tal's Commons category is recorded as Mikhail Tal[26].
- The cause of death was kidney failure[27].
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Origins and Family
Mikhail Tal was born in Riga[2]. He was born on November 9, 1936[3].
Education
Mikhail Tal was educated at University of Latvia[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chess player[6], writer[7], journalist[8], chess composer[9], and Grandmaster[10].
Recognition
Awards received include world chess champion[18], a sports title[28]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[19], an order[29], in Soviet Union[30], founded in 1972[31]; Order of the Badge of Honour[20], a socialist order of merit[32], in Soviet Union[33], founded in 1935[34]; and Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[21], an honorary sporting title[35], in Soviet Union[36], founded in 1934[37].
Personal Life
Among Mikhail Tal's spouses was Sally Tal[14].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 27, 1992[5] and June 28, 1992[12]. Mikhail Tal passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[27]. He is buried at Šmerlis Cemetery[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mikhail Tal include Tal Memorial[38], a chess tournament[39], in Russia[40], founded in 2006[41].
Why It Matters
Mikhail Tal ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,942 views/month, #5,954 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Tal Memorial[38], a chess tournament[39], in Russia[40], founded in 2006[41].
FAQs
Where was Mikhail Tal born?
Mikhail Tal's place of birth was Riga[2].
Where did Mikhail Tal die?
Mikhail Tal died in Moscow[4].
Who was Mikhail Tal married to?
Mikhail Tal's spouses include Sally Tal[14].
What did Mikhail Tal do for work?
Mikhail Tal worked as chess player[6], writer[7], journalist[8], chess composer[9], and Grandmaster[10].
Where did Mikhail Tal go to school?
Mikhail Tal was educated at University of Latvia[17].
What awards did Mikhail Tal receive?
Honors received include world chess champion[18], Order of Friendship of Peoples[19], Order of the Badge of Honour[20], and Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[21].