Classic game · 1971White won

Fischer's Sweep

White

Bobby Fischer

vs

Black

Bent Larsen

Fischer opened his six game Candidates sweep of Larsen with authority, setting the tone for one of chess's great match runs.

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White
Bobby Fischer
Black
Bent Larsen
Year
1971
Result
White won · 1-0

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Fischer opened his Candidates match against Larsen with authority, setting the tone for a famous six game sweep.

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