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What was Mikhail Tal's unbeaten streak record in competitive chess?

  • 85 games

  • 95 games

  • 105 games

  • 115 games

Answer

The legendary Mikhail Tal, also known as "The Magician from Riga," holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in competitive chess history, spanning 95 consecutive games from 1972 to 1973. Tal's remarkable journey without defeat included victories against some of the world's finest players and showcased his exceptional talent for combinational play and attacking prowess.
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