Round 30 Date 1992 ECO White “Spassky, Boris V (2560)“ Black “Fischer, Robert James (2785)“ 0-1

Here we have a well-known encounter between Boris Spassky and Robert Fischer played in Belgrade. Fischer, who was known for his aggressive and tactical playing style, secured a victory with the black pieces. The game began with a King’s Indian Defense, a popular opening choice for players seeking dynamic counterplay. Both players followed typical opening moves until Fischer played the move , a move aimed at gaining control of the b5 square and potentially preparing a queenside expansion. Throughout the middle game, Fischer displayed resourceful piece maneuvering and initiated a pawn break with , seizing space and challenging White’s central control. Spassky struggled to find a strong response and Fischer continued to press his advantage. The critical moment came when Fischer sacrificed a piece with , creating a tactical sequence that led to a winning position. Spassky was unable to find a sufficient defense, and Fischer went on to convert his advantage into a victory.