Aug-13-24 Spassky vs Fischer, 1972
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Tom Barrister: 39....f5 is the losing move.
As mentioned in many places, the drawing move is: 39....e5
40.Kh4
Or Kg4. Other moves are possible, but White must eventually attempt to break up Black's pawns. 40....g6
Black denies White access to the pawns
41.Kg4 a4
41....Kd3 also works.
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Dec-22-22 Tarrasch vs Romberg, 1893
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Tom Barrister: "Solgerstr." is an abbreviation for Solgerstraße (Solger Street): a street in the older part of Nuremberg. "H. Romberg" is probably short for Hermann Romberg, and that name is referenced in other sources as Tarrasch's supposed opponent. Since Romberg is and was a common ... |
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Jan-15-21 Botvinnik vs Tal, 1960 
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Tom Barrister: As many have posted here, 32 Rf1 Reh4 wins for White. As has been pointed out elsewhere, 32 Qb2 leads to an even position. |
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Apr-16-16 Spassky vs Petrosian, 1969 
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Tom Barrister: Some background on this game: it was adjourned after 40 moves, with Spassky sealing 41 c6 and both sides concluding that Spassky probably had a win. Only needing half a point to end the match, Spassky offered Petrosian a draw as a present for the latter's 40th birthday. |
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