Bobby Like Elvis Presley | Spassky vs Fischer | (1972) | Game 9

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Boris Spassky vs Robert James Fischer
Fischer - Spassky World Championship Match (1972), Reykjavik ISL, rd 9, Aug-01
Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense. Exchange Variation (D41)
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 c5 5. cd5 Nd5 6. e4 Nc3 7. bc3 cd4 8. cd4 Nc6 9. Bc4 b5 10. Bd3 Bb4 11. Bd2 Bd2 12. Qd2 a6 13. a4 O-O 14. Qc3 Bb7 15. ab5 ab5 16. O-O Qb6 17. Rab1 b4 18. Qd2 Nd4 19. Nd4 Qd4 20. Rb4 Qd7 21. Qe3 Rfd8 22. Rfb1 Qd3 23. Qd3 Rd3 24. Rb7 g5 25. Rb8 Rb8 26. Rb8 Kg7 27. f3 Rd2 28. h4 h6 29. hg5
The name Bobby Fischer, at least to Americans, is synonymous with chess. A prodigy in the 50s, a world class player in the 60s, the 70s saw Fischer at his pinnacle. He earned the right to challenge Boris Spassky in a title run without comparison, defeating Mark Taimanov and Bent Larsen with perfect scores of 6-0, and ex-champion Petrosian 6½-2½. Now the stage was set, and the only thing standing between Fischer and Spassky was Fischer himself.
The match was mired in political overtones, during the height of the Cold War. The Soviet chess system had a monopoly on the title since 1948, and the expectations on Spassky were enormous. While Fischer studied chess virtually in seclusion, Spassky had the full resources of the USSR. Victor Baturinsky, head of Soviet Chess Sports Committee, said: "Basically, the Soviet leadership and the powers that be in sport, were interested in just one issue: how to stop Fischer from becoming World Champion.
With the match set to begin in Reykjavik, Iceland, Fischer (who had not signed any documents confirming his participation) began to make a number of demands, including a percentage of television rights, a larger prize fund, and all manner of conditions covering everything from the lighting to the chair cushions. To satisfy Bobby's demands of a larger prize fund, British chess promoter James Slater donated a dazzling $125,000 to be added to the prize fund. Fischer still needed more convincing by Bill Lombardy (Fischer's last-minute choice as second), and one famously persuasive telephone call from Henry Kissinger. Mere hours before he would be forfeited, Fischer arrived in Iceland.
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[@loganharris1907]

Am I the only one who feels bad for Lotar Schmitt? Or however his name is spelled.

[@kaldrazadrim]

Lorgee n “I can hear the cameras!” They are silent... “I can SENSE them...”

[@TheFluxon]

Lothar Schmid :)

[@sharpchess724]

Lorgee n Pabst pawn

[@loth4015]

kaldrazidrim "Can, we change the chess board??"

[@clusterfork]

And then: "Why did you let us change the board? It wasn't allowed"

[@Zenlollipop]

You can tell it isn't a particularly memorable game when there's no 'Feel free to pause the video here...'

[@lebareslep]

"Try to find the move that Fisher didn't play before offering a draw!"

[@andrewj1216]

Literally any move lol

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

@@andrewj1216 And why did not NOT resign? Well, there was nothing more to do...

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[@MemeMand1996]

also Vast and Knowledge are popping out quite often lately

[@maximevincelette]

Dont forget the very nice move

[@umarazizi5161]

How about captured

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"sorry about that"

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[@zebra3stripes]

"You accepted my draw offer. Thank you, thank you very much." Bobby has left the building.

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

But don't you... step on my blue suede chessboard.

[@anonymask_official]

Bobby hated draws

[@algorithm4390]

Im thinking Fischer played for a draw fromnthe get-go to lull Spassky and take the white pieces from him

[@1985HIO]

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#suggestion

[@Lazy.y]

he did play that app before and there is a video i guess

[@ricardolinscaldas7529]

@@Lazy.y I know but he played only until Magnus 11

[@southerncharity7928]

@@ricardolinscaldas7529 how about now?

[@phamhuubach134]

When this Ficher-Spassky series is over, please do part 6 of "Just A Nezhmetdinov Game to Brighten Your Day". I hope you continue that amazing series.

[@bernardfinucane2061]

Fischer had a lot of temper tantrums, and ruined his greatest victory for himself with them, but he was right about one thing. This was one of the most politically charged sports event of the century, comparable to Jesse Owens in the 1936 Olympics. Fischer and Spassky should have earned millions from it. I remember the excitement at the time. Americans were in complete awe of Soviet chess prowess, and Fischer was a godsend to Cold Warriors. His victory was like Neil Armstrong landing on the moon, beating the Soviets in the Space Race. It was huge (at the time).

[@엘사-h5f]

Bernard Finucane I would say the 1980 Olympic hockey match between the U.S. and the Soviets was more impactful, it was such a big win for the U.S, “the miracle on ice”

[@jackp6]

But that moonlanding was just media fiction, just like 9/11 was and what not...

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

@@jackp6 No... the Moon landing was real. The Spassky-Fischer match was faked.

[@jackp6]

Didn't chess faking for some kind of "ritual" not take place in the Twin Towers (6 y before 9/11) with Kasparov and Anand...? Sacrificing Rooks or what...

[@VictorTashkov]

Have you ever read what Jesse Owens said about 1936? He has his own book published. Learn to read books, don't believe U.S. propaganda. It was nothing politically charged in his win at the time. American Hollywood nonsense made you believe that.

[@jeremyfuller4600]

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[@anupambalawan]

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[@g.g.hochstetler2286]

I like how Fisher trolls his opponents when he is feeling confident. Like when he plays straight to the strength of his opponents.

[@John-jt4dj]

Fischer trolled everyone during the match. Even before the match started.

[@BlackBlade999]

"Cash me ouside how bou dat?" -American radio stasion

[@ciburo12]

its just me or there is a weird sound at 8:03 Anyway, nice vid.

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[@amitkumargupta-]

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[@peterlarsson7064]

This is more exciting then Magnus - Nepo :)

[@robertwilke1208]

Great presentation as usual but this game was kind of lame. Fischer was good with a draw because he was ahead and Spassky because he allegedly felt bad. meh.

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Teacher: "Can you give me some example of quote?" Me: "HOW ABOUT THAT?" *Got kicked from the class

[@anugataghosh7014]

Your dog is also enjoying the coverage😅😅😅

[@alechenson6577]

Hi Agadmator, in a lot of my games playing black in Caro Kann, I have difficulty with games where 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5... etc. I was wondering if you could cover a game you find particularly instructional in this line... Also: Shirov, Alexei (2746) vs. Bareev, Evgeny (2702) (Montecatini Terme | Montecatini Terme | Round 6 | 2 Aug 2000 | ECO: B12 | 1-0) is a pretty wild game! #suggestion

[@rmendeljacobs2832]

The expression here in America is "and so and so forth" not "and so on and so on". Just respectfully letting you know so you know for the future :D. (I mean it probably can work the other way too, I just personally never really heard it used like that)

[@SuperBartles]

"And so on and so forth"

[@lothor69]

#suggestion Aman Hambleton vs Alexei Shirov Rekavyjk open

[@axeldonley8080]

You are the greatest, I mean my God you must have been born for this. Please keep up the great work.

[@davidn3681]

Did you know that Bobby Fischer was on the front page of My Weekly Reader back in the early 1950's? I was in the 4th or 5th grade at the time and the same age as Fischer. So he had national attention at an early age.

[@i1pro]

#suggestion: carlsen vs. li chao qatar masters 2015. Opposite side castle simultaneous attack...

[@mycommentpwnz]

This guy must be an amazing person. Look how happy his dog is :)

[@jazz7581]

So any Ding - Caruana video comming or? FYI: I haven't seen the result, because I didn't want to spoil it for myself. I wanted to find out the outcome through one of your videos, but if you didn't make a video the game was probably boring/draw am I correct :D?

[@lukasgreeb9246]

At 11:32 why Bobby didn't check mate's spassky with rookd1??????

[@bobbyplace2525]

Sugestion: Akiba Rubinstain games. Boom😎

[@thiseasathens]

agamantor what is your rating ? Because you come up with some strong ideas that surprise us.

[@robertwoko4395]

If i remember right it was almost 2000

[@chrismack617]

Reading a good book about Bobby Fishers life called Endgame by Frank Brady you might like( if you haven't heard of it).

[@letiquetteparis]

Sid Bernstein was NOT the Beatles manager (it was Brian Epstein who died in 1967). SB was a record producer and a tour manager. Just to put the record straight ;) .

[@randymoore4027]

Appears Fischer had Checkmate with Rook after exchanges...

[@artpak2761]

isn't logical Fisher goes into openings of Spakssy's second. He thinks Spaskky wil use those openings but Bobby has prepared those line deeper than him. Lol but Spaskky was lazy so it didnt matter that much.

[@5inthehole]

Just for clarification, Sid Bernstein was not the manager for The Beatles. That honor belonged to Brien Epstein (who didn’t live to see this match). Sid Bernstein was The Beatles promoter for all their concerts in the New York area.

[@Larry_Kabberga]

The most boring game in the match so far...

[@ultrainstinctshaggy669]

Bobby Fischer vrs Elvis Presley

[@johnnypastrana6727]

Singing or playing chess?

[@vitakyo982]

This couch drives the dog crazy ...

[@AliKrayem]

I really hope that someone answers my question bexuase I’m really confused : why did the organisers really tolerate all of Fischer’s demands ? Wouldn’t he lose the title if he really did as he threatened and left the match ? I really don’t understand and Need someone to clear things up for me. Thank you !!

[@apollyon1]

Money. They were selling the TV rights all over the world. Spassky and Fischer were both superstars.

[@mylifematters858]

Fischer didn’t care about money . He turned down all endorsement deals and could’ve been much wealthier . He wanted to set a precedent to get everyone else paid in future generations so more people would play chess seriously who wouldn’t consider it otherwise if they’d be broke all the time . Huge contribution to Chess

[@Panevis]

#suggestion Hi Agadmator, thanks for your chess videos. A suggestion to make a video on: www.chess.com/forum/view/more-puzzles/worlds-most-beautiful-chess-problem The Georgian Farmer chess puzzle. which is very beautiful. And the story too. All best.

[@Zeabox]

Who was Fischer’s preparation team? Did he prepare by himself?

[@jamesgoudreau1940]

After all the BS from Fischer no one in the US had any room to complain, they should have given Spassky an apology and a medal to go along with his time out.

[@greense65]

Fischer had to get through some treacherous waters for this draw. Luck played a role.

[@tottenvillelegend826]

Another excellent chess video!! ❤❤❤❤

[@joncheskin]

Spassky was looking to stop the bleeding. At least he succeeded in doing that.

[@user-ye2mr5zf7d]

Dogo !

[@mikeyoung9810]

If only Fischer would of allowed camera's. At the time I was so rooting for Fischer not knowing how eccentric and manic he was. He was our champion standing up to the Russian dominance of chess is all I knew at age 16. I have a soft spot now for Spassky and while I'm glad Fischer won there is no doubt what the match did for world chess. If only there had been televised action there could of been an even greater benefit to world chess.

[@PadsDisciple]

Hey agadmator, do you think you will do a video on Trent Alexander Arnold v Magnus Carlsen?

[@chadsmith3171]

This was a great, insightful video. Often, I've looked at this match and thought, "Why'd they play that?" You answer so many of those questions. Great content.

[@MrPooPooJohn]

you explain these games so effortlessly, making chess look so easy. I just played a few games last night against the computer (level 3) and got crushed! Thanks for the false sense of confidence! ;)

[@MrPooPooJohn]

@Angel Baron Hey. Take it easy. I just learned how to play back then. Sheesh.

[@thedudefromU]

at 4:14 why not take the free pawn at c4?

[@unite96]

please help with chess curriculum after 1800.what should do to improve more.can you do video for chess tips for tournament.thank you

[@brianfitzmaurice4755]

For a little flavor to go along with the back story agadmator has been giving us, here is the interview with Bobby Fischer on the Dick Cavett Show before the match. They talk about not having settled on a location yet to give a sense of the time frame of the interview. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHqoZHZ8g9WNa7s Probably even better is Bobby Fischer with Bob Hope after he's won the title. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goS6kqhppbmsf8k It is a bit of a self deprecating skit for Fischer where they poke a little fun at many of the things agadmator's brought up about the events surrounding the match. Definitely worth watching. Fischer just being on these shows helps demonstrate how big of a deal this match and his victory was back then. It is hard to describe just how ingrained Soviet chess dominance was at the time. It was the Cold War and every bit of competition mattered. Every Medal in every Olympic event mattered. This match was around same time as the Apollo Program. America could put men on the moon but couldn't beat a Russian at chess. All of that Cold War tension fueled the drama and the excitement around this match well beyond the realm of chess.

[@djchemtalk2946]

Agadmator.... good analysis ,excellent narrative though..

[@arnaut108]

Why on move 16 Boris didnt take free pawn on b5 with his bishop on d3, instead he castled?

[@Akinkinte]

Pls play a match against Suren and upload it. Pls pls. I follow both of your channels and both of u are great!! I am forwarding this message to Suren as well.

[@MozaffarK]

#suggestion - must see this - "Bobby Fischer Meets Bob Hope -- Hilarious!"

[@matt_byrne]

so excited to be the 33rd viewer of this video

[@philipr1567]

1,497th - my best so far.

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Free Mason? 33!

[@SamuelPearlman]

@agatmator Would you consider recording "Hello Everyone!" as my voicemail?

[@irwandafalaq]

Thats dog won't die

[@108hindu]

I wouldn’t care to be the one called back to Moscow “to explain things” at this point in the match. I’m chicken and don’t like the idea of Siberian winters.

[@bacchuslax7967]

After all the videos, I might be ready to challenge your dog. But I need to be white.

[@xxAutoFlowxx]

He did not Blunder the bishop!

[@agadmator]

Duh :D

[@quantummight2972]

10:40 White has to capture the bishop or else Be4 wins a pawn. So Rbd1 isnt all that good. Your conclusion that it is a drawn position does not change so no harm no foul xD

[@mayattv4986]

I watched this video during my uncle's birthday 🎂! What a nice game by my Lodi (Idol)

[@mohammadbaydoun6687]

What is the app that can give me a board like this and discuss chess because in my university i give some lessons (beginners) but i need to start working on slides ❤️

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

A $50 donation from Crispy Card? Oh! You meant Chris Picard!

[@ike1218CA]

wheres the new video

[@tyronemichaelniceinterpret606]

Where is the dog?

[@anonymask_official]

Wow what a incidence,I watched Pawn sacrifice movie right before some mins and this came in my notification.

[@precioustreasures6045]

Reshevsky noted in his book that it was too late for spassky to realized he has no future on d4 openings..

[@jimclercx4208]

you do know your dog is famous, right? I missed the dog! It looks like a well cared for and hilarious little dog!!

[@U5mR]

dog is MVP lol

[@gdzgaming9991]

game 9 done

[@ArchibaldIronfist_]

Watching your videos i always enjoy the game and weird dog's moves behind as well

[@Fofo-sr2xu]

What wordage would be appropriate to offer a draw to your opponent?

[@michaelangelo0305]

Mate, lets agree not to mate.

[@clusterfork]

I'm curious about this too. I always imagine a handshake? And for resigning, do people actually lay down their kings or do they say something?

[@callumevans2615]

"Would you like a draw?" is sufficient or even "draw?". For resigning simply going to shake their hand and stopping the clock is fine.

[@akashnadar1449]

Pretty much a drawn game right from the opening

[@morallygray6527]

Akash Nadar Yes, but fischer, capablanca, and Carlsen had some uncanny ability to win completely drawn positions.

[@LordMajicus]

I play a lot of MTG and it's sort of the same philosophy - even if everything is even, always give your opponent a chance to make a mistake, because that's how you leverage your own skill into winning a game. Just because the position is 'drawn' doesn't always mean that you've secured a draw, because not everyone plays equally as well, and even on a game by game basis, sometimes people have good days and bad days, so if you know you're on top of your game, it's essentially 'free' to test your opponent and see if you can produce an advantage.

[@morallygray6527]

Water Bottle Magic, the gathering

[@MasterChiefSamus]

Because Spassky didnt play e4.

[@lalrinhluarenthlei6286]

Aronian is good a endgame i thought

[@mycommentpwnz]

your dog is always just the happiest puppy :) you must be a good friend to him

[@cygnustsp]

My Saturday was just improved greatly with an agadmator chess video

[@infamouzgq]

This channel has definitely increased my vast knowledge. Thank you for the history in addition to the commentaries on the games.

[@philippdoldi5514]

#Suggestion do Game 10 of Fischer and spassky 😁😁

[@vstoussaint]

I owe you

[@rohitg1529]

I feel you have chosen a very ugly photo of Spassky for his profile. He looks a lot more normal in some of his other photos from the same time period. Also, how come you have chosen a photo of an older fischer rather than one from 1972?

[@morallygray6527]

It doesn’t matter lmfao, no one comes on here fanboying over daddy Fischer or Spassky. They just wanna see some chess.

[@jamiemalokas3693]

Rohit G I also would like to see a 1972 picture of Fisher. Before the government started messing him up.

[@AtomicOnionTree]

Spassky looks pretty normal to me.

[@SebWiddo]

aww does you dog have fleas? he looks really itchy poor little doggo

[@WalterTurnerBBB]

8:03 !? 🥸

[@towardsthelight220]

3:38

[@umarkhan-ru9dz]

The name of the series should be "drama chess😹"

[@BadirASalih]

Isn't there any photos? We only hear about the cameras

[@cbkusman9068]

Plz upload a game of pakistani player

[@one_uniform]

GG

[@scottcarlass8887]

The quote for this game: "Perfect"

[@danielbogert2382]

I love the dog in the background

[@timwiliusa6564]

Would be cool if there’s a “hello everyone” merch