Viktor Korchnoi had one of the longest and most distinguished careers in chess. His fighting spirit and devotion to the game inspired many. In this game, he wins one of his finest attacks, a beautiful game which showed the power of this gambit that bears his name.
Chapters:
0:00 Viktor The Terrific
1:30 The Korchnoi Gambit
5:25 Tied In Knots
7:42 So. Many. Pins.
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Bobby Fischer Breaks Boris Spassky’s Ego – Best Of The 70s – Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 G6
The 1972 World Chess Championship match between Fischer and Boris Spassky was a tremendous contest that ultimately concluded Fischer's untouchable 1970-1972 period (and even his career...). Game six was a breaking point and a model demonstration of how to defeat hanging pawns. "I like the moment when I break a man's ego." - Bobby Fischer. The above quote is commonly … [Read more...] about Bobby Fischer Breaks Boris Spassky’s Ego – Best Of The 70s – Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 G6
The Chess Game Known As “Mona Lisa” – Best Of The 70s – Bagirov vs. Gufeld, 1973
Eduard Gufeld's game against Bagirov is widely adored by players of all levels for the ambitious play from both players and thrilling conclusion. Gufeld has termed this chess game his Mona Lisa, and the name has stuck!
Chapters:
0:00 The KGB Plays Chess?
1:01 The Gufeld Bishop
2:46 Send In The Pawns
4:27 The Only Defense
8:34 Counterplay!
10:06 An Immortal Finish
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Kasparov’s Trainer Smashes Keres Attack! – Best Of The 70’s – Pokojowczyk vs. Timoschenko, 1979
The Sicilian Defense requires great precision from both sides. Watch how Kasparov's trainer and Sicilian specialist, GM Gennadi Timoschenko, vigorously punishes Pokojowczyk's errors in this thrilling game!
Chapters:
0:00 The New Champion
0:43 The Dreaded Keres Attack
4:56 A Knight Sac
9:31 A Stunning Counterattack!
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Anatoly Karpov Explains The Sicilian Dragon – Best Of The 70s – Karpov vs. Korchnoi
World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov is not usually known for his attacking play, but don't miss how he dismantles Viktor Korchnoi in the 1974 Candidates Finals in this Sicilian Dragon, Yugoslav Attack! Karpov himself explains! Chapters: 0:00 A Psuedo-World Championship 0:29 The Sicilian Dragon 4:22 Prophylaxis 10:04 Breakthrough On The Fifth Rank 14:26 The Final … [Read more...] about Anatoly Karpov Explains The Sicilian Dragon – Best Of The 70s – Karpov vs. Korchnoi