Boris Vasily Spassky vs Robert J Fischer
World Championship 28th, 1972 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97).
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Game details
- White
- Boris Vasily Spassky (2660)
- Black
- Robert J Fischer (2155)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Championship 28th
- Year
- 1972
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97)
About this chess game
This chess game between Boris Vasily Spassky (2660) and Robert J Fischer (2155) was played at World Championship 28th in 1972 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97). 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 Boris Vasily Spassky vs Robert J Fischer?
Boris Vasily Spassky vs Robert J Fischer (1972) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Boris Vasily Spassky vs Robert J Fischer?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (ECO B97).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Boris Vasily Spassky vs Robert J Fischer, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.