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Petrosian vs Fischer - 1971 Candidates Chess Match - Game 2

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ChessNetworkMaster gamesWorld candidates tournament1971Petrosian, tigranFischer, bobbyGrünfeld defense

This is game 2 from the 1971 candidates chess match final between Tigran Petrosian and Bobby Fischer. Fischer elects the Grunfeld Defense which leads to an opposite colored bishop position. The activation of the bishop in such a position is a top priority.

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