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Bent Larsen vs Boris Spassky
Spassky - Larsen Candidates Semifinal (1968), Malmo SWE, rd 4, Jul-10
English Opening: King's English. Taimanov Variation (A25)  ·  1/2-1/2

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1/2-1/2

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Feb-19-17  edubueno: Para mí se salvó Larsen. BS le perdonó la vida.
Mar-04-17
Premium Chessgames Member
  Honza Cervenka: 28...Rxe1+ 29.Kxe1 Qxc1+ 30.Nd1 Rb1 31.Rd2 Qc3 32.Qe8+ Kg7 33.Bxd5 Qg3+ 34.Rf2 Qg1+ 35.Rf1 Rxd1+ 36.Kxd1 Qxf1+ or even 36...Qxd4+ should be winning.
Aug-23-18
Premium Chessgames Member
  Honza Cervenka: 30...Qd3 was a slip which let white to save the day. Instead of that quiet 30...Kg7! was much better.
Dec-02-18  edubueno: Agree with Honza Cervenka!
Dec-27-18
Premium Chessgames Member
  woldsmandriffield: An unbelievable save by Larsen after his incredibly risky 22 Kd1? He put his head in the Lion's mouth yet walked away unscathed...

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