Classic game · 1956Black won

Spassky's Block

White

Yuri Averbakh

vs

Black

Boris Spassky

Spassky's quiet knight move cut the queen away from the defense and unlocked a decisive kingside attack.

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White
Yuri Averbakh
Black
Boris Spassky
Year
1956
Result
Black won · 0-1

Why this classic game matters

A subtle interference move breaks White's coordination before Spassky's heavy pieces enter the attack.

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