Bobby Fischer Goes to War: How the Soviets Lost the Most Extraordinary Chess Match of All Time

No game is more important historically than Fischer’s first win over Spassky, game three. After a remarkable blunder in game 1, and a forfeit in game 2, Fischer had come to his senses! He played a Benoni as black, an extremely risky opening, something you don’t see in World Championship matches. It’s Bobby’s turn on move 21. How would you evaluate this typical Benoni structure?

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