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| 1. |
Spassky
vs Bent Larsen |
1970 |
Belgrade |
Queen's Cookie Attack |
17 |
In this modern day masterpiece, two of the
strongest grandmasters in the world at the time duke it out. Spassky
illustrates in stunning clarity, the power of the passed pawn, and
why even grandmasters should castle early. |
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| 2. |
Spassky
vs Aftonomov |
1949 |
Leningrad |
Queens Gambit |
21 |
In this game, Spassky was only 12 years old.
This game is an excellent illustration of the power of the open files
and the proper way to use open them. |
3. |
Spassky
vs Petrosian |
1969 |
World Championship |
Sicilian |
24 |
In a world championship match you rarely see a blistering crush
because of the defensive strengths of top players. In this game Spassky
blasts Petrosian out of the water with a perfectly executed pawn storm. |
4. |
Spassky
vs Penrose |
1969 |
Palma de Morallca |
King's Indian |
49 |
Spassky shows how to blow away your opponent in a closed position.
An extremely instructive game on how to play a closed position. |
5. |
Spassky
vs Bronstein |
1960 |
Leningrad |
King's Gambit |
29 |
World Champions,
Spassky takes advantage of Bronstein's strange development to mount
a blistering attack. |
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