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Game Details

White
Donald Byrne
Black
Bobby Fischer
Year
1956
Event
Rosenwald Memorial Tournament
Result
0-1
Opening
Grunfeld Defense (D92)

Description

A comprehensive analysis of the famous 'Game of the Century' played by 13-year-old Bobby Fischer against Donald Byrne in 1956, featuring Fischer's brilliant queen sacrifice and tactical genius.

Strategic Ideas

  • Piece coordination over material
  • Initiative and attacking play
  • Converting material advantage
  • King safety considerations

Tactical Themes

  • Queen sacrifice
  • Piece coordination
  • Multiple tactical blows
  • Mating attack

Move List

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Key Positions

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Early position showing Fischer's development and control of the center.

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The final position. Black's pieces coordinate perfectly for checkmate.