Breaking news: Fischer loses first game to Spassky in Reykjavik

Breaking news: Fischer loses first game to Spassky in Reykjavik
Yesterday we reported on the start of the historic World Championship match between Boris Spassky and his challenger Robert Fischer. In a completely drawn position the American had lost a bishop and was fighting to survive. Many thought he would make it, but after resumption Spassky played with great precision to win the first game. We ask our readers: could the game have been saved?

Posted: Thu 12 Jul 2012

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