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Bobby Fischer vs Pal Benko · 1963 · move 17.
White’s queen is on g4. Which square brings it onto the h-file near the king?
In this US Championship game from 1963, Fischer’s attack depends on the order of the moves. The queen approaches h7, but a pawn still blocks the bishop’s diagonal. The celebrated rook move on f6 interferes with a defensive pawn move before White opens that diagonal.
Before reaching for a move, identify the opponent’s immediate threat and the piece you most want to improve. Then compare checks, captures and quiet moves. The complete interactive lesson will let you test your answer without revealing the historical continuation first.
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