An Attack to Remember

Spassky's play in this game is innovative and elegant. At the zenith of his craft, he was regarded as the universal player who had no serious weakness. He could grasp any position with superior insight and vision. This game is a glittering example of his attacking skill.

White: Larsen, Bent/unknown
Black: Spassky, Boris/unknown
Event: The World versus the USSR Team match
Date: 1970.??.??
Opening: A01: Nimzovich-Larsen Opening
Result: 0-1

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b3 e5
Bb2 Nc6
c4 Nf6
Nf3 e4
Nd4 Bc5
Nxc6 dxc6
e3 Bf5
Qc2 Qe7
Be2 O-O-O
f4 Ng4
g3 h5
h3 h4!
hxg4 hxg3
Rg1 Rh1!
Rxh1 g2
Rf1 Qh4+
Kd1 gxf1=Q+

Black (Spassky, Boris) Won

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