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The Game of the Century

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Donald Byrne vs Bobby Fischer

The Game of the Century

1956
Rosenwald Memorial, New York
Advanced

13-year-old Bobby Fischer plays a stunning queen sacrifice against a strong master.

Result: 0-1 - Checkmate by Black

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

Reveal position every
82 moves

Key Moments

  • #27Fischer offers his queen with ...Qb6!
  • #33Fischer's knight dances around the board
  • #81Beautiful checkmate with rook and bishops