Bobby Fischer is widely reported as one of the greatest chess players to have ever lived. During the 1960s Fischer became a chess force to be reckoned demonstrating extraordinary skill and strategic insight that set him apart from his peers. Notably, Fischer became the first American-born World Chess Champion in 1972 by defeating Boris Spassky,ContinueContinue reading “Fischer vs. Geller, 1961”
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Puzzle Worthy Position 40
Today’s puzzle worthy position comes from the 1985 Baden-Baden Chess Tournament. 1985 was a strong edition of this historic tournament featuring many prominent chess players including Susan Polgar, Efim Geller and Ludek Pachman. However, our puzzle worthy tactic comes from a winning combination played by Robb Witt. FM Robb Witt of the Netherlands sadly passedContinueContinue reading “Puzzle Worthy Position 40”
Winning Chess Moves: Bronstein vs Geller, 1961
There have been many great chess players over the years, but only a small percentage of them manage to captivate the public imagination and receive considerable mainstream attention at any given time. David Bronstein never became a world champion, but there’s no denying that at the height of his career, he frequently captivated imaginations whileContinueContinue reading “Winning Chess Moves: Bronstein vs Geller, 1961”