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Spassky's Immortal

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Bent Larsen vs Boris Spassky

Spassky's Immortal

1970
USSR vs Rest of the World, Belgrade
Intermediate

On Board 1, Spassky crushes Larsen in just 17 moves with a stunning attack featuring an underpromotion threat.

Result: 0-1 - White resigned

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

Reveal position every
34 moves

Key Moments

  • #19Ng4! Beginning the attack
  • #25hxg3! Opening the h-file
  • #33gxf1=Q+! Promotion decides. Larsen resigned.