Fischer Breaks Spassky in 27 Moves | 1972 World Championship Game 5 Analysis

Fischer Breaks Spassky in 27 Moves! | 1972 World Championship Game 5 Analysis
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Witness the turning point of the legendary 1972 World Chess Championship in Reykjavik!

In this video, we analyze game 5 of the 1972 World Chess Championship between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer. After a controversial start to the match, with Fischer losing the first game and forfeiting the second, he made a remarkable comeback. In game 5, playing Black, Fischer employed the Nimzo-Indian Defense and outmaneuvered Spassky, winning in just 27 moves and tying the match score at 2.5-2.5.

This game was preceded by Fischer's new set of demands, including a request for a private swimming pool, adding to the tension and drama surrounding the match.

Key moments in the game include:

1-Spassky's strategic misstep with 13.fxe5, which allowed Fischer to equalize comfortably.
2-Fischer's excellent positional play, particularly with his knight and bishop maneuvers.
3-The critical blunder by Spassky with 27.Qc2, after which Fischer's 27...Bxa4 forced immediate resignation.
Join us as we explore this pivotal game in chess history and witness the genius of Bobby Fischer.

PGN of the game:

[Event "Spassky - Fischer World Championship Match"]
[Site "Reykjavik ISL"]
[Date "1972.07.20"]
[Round "5"]
[White "Boris Spassky"]
[Black "Robert James Fischer"]
[Result "0-1"]
[ECO "E41"]

1.d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Nf3 c5 5. e3 Nc6 6. Bd3 Bxc3+ 7. bxc3 d6 8. e4 e5 9. d5 Ne7 10. Nh4 h6 11. f4 Ng6 12. Nxg6 fxg6 13. fxe5 dxe5 14. Be3 b6 15. O-O O-O 16. a4 a5 17. Rb1 Bd7 18. Rb2 Rb8 19. Rbf2 Qe7 20. Bc2 g5 21. Bd2 Qe8 22. Be1 Qg6 23. Qd3 Nh5 24. Rxf8+ Rxf8 25. Rxf8+ Kxf8 26. Bd1 Nf4 27. Qc2 Bxa4 0-1
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