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Spassky - Geller Candidates Semifinal (1965) The results of the Geller - Smyslov Candidates Quarterfinal (1965) and Spassky - Keres Candidates Quarterfinal (1965) made Spassky meet Geller for this match. Riga, Latvia, 27 May - 8 June 1965 1 Spassky ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 5½ 2 Geller ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ 0 ½ 0 2½ Spassky advanced to the Spassky - Tal Candidates Final (1965). Their next match occurred at the Spassky - Geller Candidates Quarterfinal (1968) in Sukhumi, Georgia after which Spassky advanced to the Spassky - Korchnoi Candidates Final (1968). Reference: Wikipedia article: Candidates Tournament. Original collection: Game Collection: WCC Index (Spassky-Geller 1965), by User: Hesam7.  page 1 of 1; 8 games    Game   Result Moves Year Event/Locale Opening 1. Geller vs Spassky ½-½ 30 1965 Spassky - Geller Candidates Semifinal E44 Nimzo-Indian, Fischer Variation, 5.Ne2 2. Spassky vs Geller 1-0 55 1965 Spassky - Geller Candidates Semifinal C89 Ruy Lopez, Marshall 3. Geller vs Spassky   ½-½ 41 1965 Spassky - Geller Candidates Semifinal D32 Queen's Gambit Declined, Tarrasch 4. Spassky vs Geller ½-½ 32 1965 Spassky - Geller Candidates Semifinal C92 Ruy Lopez, Closed 5. Geller vs Spassky   ½-½ 32 1965 Spassky - Geller Candidates Semifinal E21 Nimzo-Indian, Three Knights 6. Spassky vs Geller 1-0 44 1965 Spassky - Geller Candidates Semifinal C92 Ruy Lopez, Closed 7. Geller vs Spassky   ½-½ 41 1965 Spassky - Geller Candidates Semifinal D34 Queen's Gambit Declined, Tarrasch 8. Spassky vs Geller 1-0 39 1965 Spassky - Geller Candidates Semifinal B35 Sicilian, Accelerated Fianchetto, Modern Variation with Bc4   REFINE SEARCH:   White wins (1-0) | Black wins (0-1) | Draws (1/2-1/2)       There is no kibitzing for this page, yet.   NOTE: You need to pick a username and password to post a reply. Getting your account takes less than a minute, totally anonymous, and 100% free--plus, it entitles you to features otherwise unavailable. Pick your username now and join the chessgames community! If you already have an account, you should login now. Please observe our posting guidelines: No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language. No spamming, advertising, or duplicating posts. No personal attacks against other members. Nothing in violation of United States law. No posting personal information of members. See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform an administrator. NOTE: Keep all discussion on the topic of this page. This forum is for this specific tournament and nothing else. If you want to discuss chess in general, or this site, you might try the Kibitzer's Café. Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors. Spot an error? Please suggest your correction and help us eliminate database mistakes! home | about | login | logout | F.A.Q. | your profile | preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | new kibitzing | chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | privacy notice | advertising | contact us Copyright 2001-2017, Chessgames Services LLC