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Boris Spassky vs Bobby Fischer · 1972 · move 20.
White’s rook has arrived on d5. Which bishop capture gives check first?
The final recorded game of the 1972 match reaches a rook-against-bishop ending with different pawn counts and very different piece activity. Fischer first uses an intermediate bishop check to recover a rook, then invades the second rank and brings his king forward. The recorded score ends with resignation; no unplayed continuation is presented as part of the game.
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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