Bobby Fischer vs Boris V. Spassky
World Championship Match, 1972 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Tartakower Defense, Makogonov Exchange Variation (D59).
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Game details
- White
- Bobby Fischer (2785)
- Black
- Boris V. Spassky (2660)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- World Championship Match
- Year
- 1972
- Opening
- Queen's Gambit Declined: Tartakower Defense, Makogonov Exchange Variation (D59)
About this chess game
This chess game between Bobby Fischer (2785) and Boris V. Spassky (2660) was played at World Championship Match in 1972 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tartakower Defense, Makogonov Exchange Variation (D59). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Bobby Fischer vs Boris V. Spassky?
Bobby Fischer vs Boris V. Spassky (1972) finished 1–0, a win for Bobby Fischer.
What opening was played in Bobby Fischer vs Boris V. Spassky?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tartakower Defense, Makogonov Exchange Variation (ECO D59).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Bobby Fischer vs Boris V. Spassky, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.