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Fischer-Spassky Game 6

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Bobby Fischer vs Boris Spassky

Fischer-Spassky Game 6

1972
World Championship, Reykjavik
Advanced

Fischer's masterpiece in the Match of the Century. After the game, Spassky joined the audience in applauding.

Result: 1-0 - Black resigned

Pro tip: Visualize each move in your mind before revealing the position.

Reveal position every
81 moves

Key Moments

  • #37Nxe6! Fischer exchanges into a superior position
  • #60e6! - The passed pawn becomes unstoppable
  • #73Rxf6! - Rook sacrifice. Spassky resigned and applauded.