Game of the Century
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Bobby Fischer, arguably the greatest player of all time. A boy from Brooklyn New York. Won the “ Game of the century in 1956. This game received its title because of its brilliance; in which Fischer game up his Queen in exchange for a Bishop and ended up winning about some 25 moves later.
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Great post, @JS227! 👏
Fischer’s 1956 “Game of the Century” is such a brilliant piece of chess history. That queen sac on move 17 against Donald Byrne was legendary—not just because it was flashy, but because it was deeply calculated and showed insane maturity for a 13-year-old.
What I love about that game is how Fischer didn’t just survive after giving up the queen—he dominated with piece activity and coordination. It’s a textbook example of how development and piece harmony can overpower material.
A must-study for anyone wanting to understand dynamic imbalances in chess!