Robert James Fischer vs Bent Larsen

Portoroz Interzonal, 1958 · result 1-0 · source: brianerdelyi/ChessPGN (CC0)

Opening: Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, Main Line (B77) — this game followed that line's move order.

Robert James Fischer faced Bent Larsen in Portoroz Interzonal, 1958. Robert James Fischer won. The game lasted 31 moves. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, Main Line (ECO B77).

White castled queenside on move 12; Black castled kingside on move 7. The first capture came on move 3.

Start

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.

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Key moments

Mistake Rac8

Black’s Rac8 drops the winning chances from 51% to 41%.

Inaccuracy g5

White’s g5 drops the winning chances from 62% to 53%.

Inaccuracy Nh5

Black’s Nh5 drops the winning chances from 47% to 38%.

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