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Fine's AVRO Strike: Reuben Fine vs Mikhail Botvinnik
Fine seized the initiative against Botvinnik during his joint first-place AVRO performance and never let the position settle.
- White
- Reuben Fine
- Black
- Mikhail Botvinnik
- Year
- 1938
- Result
- White won · 1-0
- Opening
- C17
Why this classic game matters
Fast development and sustained pressure gave Fine a major victory over the future world champion.
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