Classic game · 1971White won

Fischer's Break

White

Bobby Fischer

vs

Black

Tigran Petrosian

Fischer finally broke through Petrosian's defense, beginning the final surge that carried him toward Reykjavik.

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White
Bobby Fischer
Black
Tigran Petrosian
Year
1971
Result
White won · 1-0

Why this classic game matters

Fischer finally broke through Petrosian's defense, and the match swung hard toward Reykjavik.

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