Classic game · 1938White won

Fine's AVRO

White

Reuben Fine

vs

Black

Mikhail Botvinnik

Fine seized the initiative against Botvinnik during his joint first-place AVRO performance and never let the position settle.

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White
Reuben Fine
Black
Mikhail Botvinnik
Year
1938
Result
White won · 1-0

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Fast development and sustained pressure gave Fine a major victory over the future world champion.

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