Classic game analysis
Fischer's Break: Bobby Fischer vs Tigran Petrosian
Fischer finally broke through Petrosian's defense, beginning the final surge that carried him toward Reykjavik.
- White
- Bobby Fischer
- Black
- Tigran Petrosian
- Year
- 1971
- Result
- White won · 1-0
- Opening
- B42
Why this classic game matters
Fischer finally broke through Petrosian's defense, and the match swung hard toward Reykjavik.
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