Challenge 1517 / 1747

Najdorf–Fischer: the mistake that decided it

Mar del Plata 1959. Miguel Najdorf was clearly winning here. He played Rxf8+, and it was level. Take White from move 29 and find what he missed. Bobby Fischer still has to be beaten.

Najdorf, Miguel – Fischer, Robert James
Mar del Plata 1959 · 1/2-1/2
You play White
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Bobby Fischer

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  • Opponent: Bobby Fischer
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Miguel Najdorf challenge · Mar del Plata 1959. Miguel Najdorf was clearly winning here. He played Rxf8+, and it was level. Take White from move 29 and find what he missed. Bobby Fischer still has to be beaten.
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