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Boris Spassky vs David Bronstein · 1960 · move 15.
Black’s pawn has reached e2. Which candidate best deals with the promotion threat while preserving White’s chances?
Spassky and Bronstein’s 1960 USSR Championship game puts an attack beside an urgent promotion threat. It is an especially useful lesson in separating a beautiful historical continuation from the defender’s best resources. Compare the saved alternatives at the moment Black’s pawn reaches e2, then follow the coordination of the queen, knights and bishop.
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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