Sports · Music · Literature · 1936–1992
Mikhail Tal — Age & Birthday
Born: 9 November 1936 · Died: 27 June 1992 · Age at death: 55
How old was Mikhail Tal when he died?
Mikhail Tal died aged 55. He was born on 9 November 1936 and died on 27 June 1992.
Grandmaster and eighth World Chess Champion known for his attacking style
Did you know?Nicknamed the Magician from Riga, he once set a record for the longest unbeaten streak in competitive chess history.
Mikhail Tal (9 November 1936 – 28 June 1992) was a Soviet Latvian chess grandmaster and the eighth World Chess Champion. He is considered a creative genius and is widely regarded as one of the most influential players in chess history.
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- Age at death
- 55
- Would be
- 89
- Years since death
- 34
- Born
- November 9, 1936 · Riga, Latvia
- Died
- June 27, 1992
- Cause of death
- Kidney failure
- Nationality
- Latvian
- Known for
- Sports, Music, Literature
Family
- Spouse
- Sally Tal
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- Died on June 27Mikhail Tal is remembered every June 27, along with 12 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Mikhail Tal was bornA newspaper front page for 9 November 1936, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayMikhail Tal would be 89 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryMikhail Tal's 90th birthday is in 14 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!90th
- Death anniversaryThe 35th anniversary of Mikhail Tal's death is in 244 days. A moment to remember their legacy.35th
- Scorpio zodiac signScorpio people are known for being intense, passionate and resourceful. Are you a Scorpio like Mikhail Tal? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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