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Game #13 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Something New

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Game #12 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Castling Into It

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Game #11 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Unheard Melodies

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Game #10 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Milking the Cow

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Game #9 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Betwixt the Cup and the Lip

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Game #8 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Meat and Potatoes

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Game #14 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Too Many Cooks

In the fourteenth game of My 60 Memorable Games, Fischer takes on Paul Keres once again at the 1959 Candidates Tournament, this time with Fischer playing the Najdorf Sicilian as Black. Keres unveils a bold opening novelty, sacrificing his queen for a rook, minor piece, and a pawn, hoping to unsettle Fischer’s position. However, Fischer masterfully refutes the sacrifice in a style reminiscent of Capablanca’s famous refutation of Marshall’s gambit. In this analysis, we’ll dive into how Fischer calmly neutralized Keres’ ambitious play, turning the tables and securing a memorable win. This game offers a valuable lesson in positional defense and counterattack.
Game Details:
Event: Candidates Tournament, 1959
White: Paul Keres
Black: Bobby Fischer
Opening: Sicilian Defense, Najdorf Variation
Result: 0-1 (Win for Black)

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Game #13 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Something New

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Game #13 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Something New

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In the thirteenth game of My 60 Memorable Games, Fischer faced Svetozar Gligoric once again at the 1959 Candidates Tournament. Fischer introduced a fascinating novelty in the Classical Sicilian, giving up his dark-squared bishop early in a setup that resembled the Dragon variation. Gligoric, in a critical misjudgment, sacrificed his own dark-squared bishop to win a pawn. This decision proved di...

Game #12 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Castling Into It

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Game #12 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Castling Into It

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In the twelfth game of Bobby Fischer's My 60 Memorable Games, Fischer faces Svetozar Gligoric at the 1959 Candidates Tournament. Fischer plays the Najdorf variation of the Sicilian Defense, and Gligoric responds with the sharp Bg5. Fischer's decision to castle kingside into a looming pawn storm creates a highly dynamic and dangerous position. Despite the aggressive storm, Fischer relies on his ...

Game #11 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Unheard Melodies

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Game #11 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Unheard Melodies

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In the eleventh game of Bobby Fischer's My 60 Memorable Games, Fischer faces Pal Benko at the 1959 Candidates Tournament, playing as White in a Classical Sicilian. Fischer chose his favorite Bc4 setup, a hallmark of his aggressive style, and found a series of forcing moves, reminiscent of Paul Morphy’s influence on his play. Benko, on the other hand, made several careless moves and neglected hi...

Game #10 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Milking the Cow

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Game #10 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Milking the Cow

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In the tenth game of Bobby Fischer's My 60 Memorable Games, we explore Fischer's methodical victory as White against Wolfgang Unzicker at the 1959 Zurich tournament. Fischer plays the Ruy Lopez and gradually accumulates small but significant advantages, such as the bishop pair and targeting weak pawns. His careful pressure eventually pays off as he wins a crucial pawn, transitioning into an end...

Game #9 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Betwixt the Cup and the Lip

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Game #9 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Betwixt the Cup and the Lip

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In the ninth game of Bobby Fischer's My 60 Memorable Games, we witness Fischer battling to save a half-point against Edgar Walther at the 1959 Zurich tournament. Playing as Black in a sharp Sicilian Najdorf, Fischer found himself in massive trouble, on the verge of resignation as Walther built a dominating position. However, Fischer’s resilience and resourcefulness came to the forefront in an i...

Game #8 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Meat and Potatoes

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Game #8 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Meat and Potatoes

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In the eighth game of Bobby Fischer's My 60 Memorable Games, we dive into Fischer's first-ever victory against a USSR Grandmaster, Paul Keres, at the 1959 Zurich tournament. Playing as White in the Ruy Lopez, Fischer found a brilliant tactical sequence that compromised Keres’ pawn structure. This led to a strategically instructive endgame where Fischer masterfully targeted the weaknesses create...

Game #7 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Pride Goeth

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Game #7 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Pride Goeth

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In the seventh game of Bobby Fischer's My 60 Memorable Games, we analyze his brilliant victory with Black against Fridrik Olafsson at the 1959 Zurich tournament. Playing the King's Indian Defense, Fischer masterfully executed the key ...f5 pawn break, a pivotal moment that Olafsson underestimated. This aggressive kingside push shifted the momentum in Fischer’s favor, allowing him to launch a po...

Game #6 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | A Small Oversight

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Game #6 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | A Small Oversight

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In this sixth game from Bobby Fischer's My 60 Memorable Games, Fischer faces Ruben Shocron at the 1959 Mar del Plata tournament. Fischer, playing as White, employs the Ruy Lopez to establish a strong position. The game abruptly ends after Shocron makes a critical tactical oversight, cutting his calculation too short, which Fischer immediately capitalizes on. In this analysis, I’ll break down ho...

Game #5 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | The Unpleasant Obligation

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Game #5 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | The Unpleasant Obligation

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In the fifth game of Bobby Fischer's My 60 Memorable Games, we explore Fischer's masterful victory against Héctor Rossetto at the 1959 Mar del Plata tournament. Playing as White, Fischer faced the Sicilian Kan and dismantled Rossetto’s defenses with exceptional precision. The highlight of the game comes in the endgame, where Fischer uses the concept of zugzwang-a position where any move by the ...

Game #4 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Tact and Tactics

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Game #4 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Tact and Tactics

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In this fourth installment of Bobby Fischer's My 60 Memorable Games, we analyze Fischer's dynamic victory over the seasoned Argentine Grandmaster Herman Pilnik at the 1959 Mar del Plata tournament. Playing as Black, Fischer unleashes the powerful Sicilian Najdorf, showcasing his deep understanding of this complex opening. I'll walk you through the critical moments, highlighting Fischer's tactic...

Game #3 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Bear Hug

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Game #3 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Bear Hug

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Join me as I dive into the third game of Bobby Fischer's classic collection, My 60 Memorable Games. In this match from the 1958 Portoroz Interzonal, a young Fischer takes on the formidable Tigran Petrosian, one of the world's top players at the time. I'll break down the key moments, strategic ideas, and tactical brilliance that defined this intense battle. Whether you're a casual fan or an adva...

Game #2 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Slaying The Dragon

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Game #2 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Slaying The Dragon

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In the second game of Bobby Fischer's My 60 Memorable Games, we explore Fischer's brilliant victory over the Danish Grandmaster Bent Larsen at the 1958 Portoroz Interzonal. Facing the aggressive Sicilian Dragon, Fischer employs the sharp Yugoslav Attack to dismantle Larsen's defenses with pinpoint accuracy. Join me as I break down the strategic themes and tactical fireworks that defined this en...

Game #1 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Too Little, Too Late

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Game #1 | Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games | Too Little, Too Late

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Kicking off Bobby Fischer's My 60 Memorable Games, we delve into his victory against James Sherwin at the 1958 New Jersey Open Championship. Playing as White, Fischer chose the King's Indian Attack, a system known for its flexibility and deep strategic potential. In this analysis, I'll walk you through how Fischer maneuvered through the middlegame complexities to outplay Sherwin and secure a de...