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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.