Spassky Breaks Through — WCh 1969Top 100

1969. On his second attempt, Boris Spassky overcame Petrosian's legendary defensive fortress to win the World Championship. His versatile brilliance — equally at home in sharp tactics or quiet positional play — made him the perfect player for his time.

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World Championship 27th

Spassky, Boris V vs Petrosian, Tigran V
Moscow • 1969
1-0
Start
White King
Black King
End
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Result

1-0

White wins

Moves

24

Opening

B94

Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation

Date

1969.??.??

Moves

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