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Who was the eighth World Chess Champion?

  • Magnus Carlsen

  • Gary Kasparov

  • Mikhail Tal

  • Anatoly Karpov

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The eighth World Chess Champion was Mikhail Tal, a Soviet grandmaster renowned for his attacking style and exceptional tactical skills. He held the title from 1960 to 1961, capturing the chess world with his audacious and dynamic play. Tal's contributions to the game, particularly in the area of combinational chess, have left a lasting impact and continue to inspire and challenge chess players to this day.
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