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Bobby Fischer vs Tigran Petrosian · 1971 · move 30.
Which rook move attacks the pawn on h7?
The first game of the 1971 Candidates final moves from a sharp Sicilian into a rook-and-knight ending. Fischer uses an active rook and an advancing h-pawn rather than trying to protect every pawn. The recorded play offers several chances to compare practical activity with the stronger alternatives in the saved analysis.
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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