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Petrosian vs Spassky chess position

Tigran Petrosian1966

International Chess Federation (FIDE)

International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Lausanne, Switzerland

In the tenth game of the 1966 World Chess Championship match, Tigran Petrosian finished with an impressive queen sacrifice: 30. Qh8+! Spassky resigned because after 30… Kxh8 31. Nxf7+ Kg7 32. Nxg5, White has an extra piece.

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  • Title: Petrosian vs Spassky chess position
  • Creator: Tigran Petrosian
  • Date Created: 1966
  • Location Created: Moscow, USSR
International Chess Federation (FIDE)

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