Classic game analysis
Fischer's Sweep: Bobby Fischer vs Bent Larsen
Fischer opened his six game Candidates sweep of Larsen with authority, setting the tone for one of chess's great match runs.
- White
- Bobby Fischer
- Black
- Bent Larsen
- Year
- 1971
- Result
- White won · 1-0
- Opening
- C19
Why this classic game matters
Fischer opened his Candidates match against Larsen with authority, setting the tone for a famous six game sweep.
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