Robert J Fischer vs Boris Vasily Spassky
World Championship 28th, 1972 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Nyezhmetdinov Attack (B69).
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Game details
- White
- Robert J Fischer (2155)
- Black
- Boris Vasily Spassky (2660)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Championship 28th
- Year
- 1972
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Nyezhmetdinov Attack (B69)
About this chess game
This chess game between Robert J Fischer (2155) and Boris Vasily Spassky (2660) was played at World Championship 28th in 1972 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Nyezhmetdinov Attack (B69). 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 Robert J Fischer vs Boris Vasily Spassky?
Robert J Fischer vs Boris Vasily Spassky (1972) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Robert J Fischer vs Boris Vasily Spassky?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Nyezhmetdinov Attack (ECO B69).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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