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Petrosian–Spassky: better, but not yet won

World Championship 26th 1966. Black is clearly winning here. Winning it is another matter: Boris Spassky does not resign early. You take over at move 42. This was a World Championship game.

Spassky, Boris V – Petrosian, Tigran V
World Championship 26th 1966 · 0-1
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Boris Spassky

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  • Opponent: Boris Spassky
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Tigran Petrosian challenge · World Championship 26th 1966. Black is clearly winning here. Winning it is another matter: Boris Spassky does not resign early. You take over at move 42. This was a World Championship game.
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