Tigran V. Petrosian

Tigran Vardani Petrosian (1929-1984), also know as “Iron Tigran” was an Armenian chess grandmaster. He had a very strong – impenetrable – defensive stye. He was World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969.

diagram of Tigran Petrosian vs Dragoslav Tomic chess puzzle

Tigran Petrosian vs Dragoslav Tomic

In Vinkovci during 1970, the legendary Tigran Petrosian faced Dragoslav Tomic in a game that concludes with a swift mating pattern. White finds a way to finish the game in just two moves.
diagram of Tigran V Petrosian vs Rafael Kakiashvili chess puzzle

Tigran V Petrosian vs Rafael Kakiashvili

In Tbilisi, 1945, Tigran V Petrosian faced Rafael Kakiashvili in a game that culminated in a remarkable mating net. White finds a way to finish the game in just four moves.
diagram of Paul Keres vs. Tigran Petrosian chess puzzle

Paul Keres vs. Tigran Petrosian

This chess puzzle is complex! Black to move and win in 5. Can you find the right sequence in this chess puzzle?