Boris Spassky vs Viktor Korchnoi (1978)

Boris Spassky vs Viktor Korchnoi
Korchnoi-Spassky Candidates Final Match (1978) · Vienna Game: Mieses Variation (C26) · 1-0

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Aug-02-07		talisman: no k-bitzing for this very historic game? this brings spassky dangerously close, 4-5 advantage korchnoi.i cannot believe spassky would be guilty of anything unsportsmanlike.looking forward to getting keene's book on this match for more information.

Sep-17-10		DoubtingThomas: ...accurate or otherwise.

Sep-17-10		paavoh: A wonderful finish by Spassky.

Aug-07-12		Everett: Nice zig-zag starting with White's 56th

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