Robert James Fischer vs James T Sherwin
New Jersey Open, 1957 · result 1-0 · source: brianerdelyi/ChessPGN (CC0)
Opening: Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40) — this game followed that line's move order.
Robert James Fischer faced James T Sherwin in New Jersey Open, 1957. Robert James Fischer won. The game lasted 33 moves. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (ECO B40).
Both players castled kingside on move 6. The first capture came on move 12.
The final position is not checkmate; White is ahead by 4 points of material.
Blunder: Black’s Nd5 drops the winning chances from 48% to 27%.
Mistake: White’s exd6 drops the winning chances from 73% to 58%.
Mistake: Black’s Kxg7 drops the winning chances from 36% to 25%.
Key moments
Blunder Nd5
Black’s Nd5 drops the winning chances from 48% to 27%.
Mistake exd6
White’s exd6 drops the winning chances from 73% to 58%. It captures the pawn on d6.
Mistake Kxg7
Black’s Kxg7 drops the winning chances from 36% to 25%. It captures the pawn on g7.
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