"Something New" | Game #13 | Fischer vs. Gligoric (Candidates 1959) | My 60 Memorable Games

In the thirteenth game of My 60 Memorable Games, Fischer faced Svetozar Gligoric once again at the 1959 Candidates Tournament. Fischer introduced a fascinating novelty in the Classical Sicilian, giving up his dark-squared bishop early in a setup that resembled the Dragon variation. Gligoric, in a critical misjudgment, sacrificed his own dark-squared bishop to win a pawn. This decision proved disastrous, as Fischer launched a brilliant and relentless attack reminiscent of his famous game #2 against Larsen. In this analysis, we’ll explore Fischer’s tactical masterpiece, focusing on his dynamic attacking play and Gligoric’s strategic errors. Game Details: Event: Candidates Tournament, 1959 White: Bobby Fischer Black: Svetozar Gligoric Opening: Classical Sicilian Result: 1–0 (Brilliant attacking win for Fischer)