Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense - World Championship Game Analysis 1969

Watch an in-depth analysis of a historic chess game from the 1969 World Chess Championship Rematch between Boris Spassky and Tigran Petrosian. Learn the strategic nuances of the Queen's Gambit Declined, Semi-Tarrasch opening, where Spassky masterfully handles a central pawn majority against Petrosian's queenside pawn majority. Study how Spassky strategically declines queen exchanges to maintain pressure with the passed pawn, demonstrating a model approach to playing with a central pawn advantage. Follow the complete game analysis with move-by-move commentary from a National Master, including detailed explanations of key positions and strategic decisions that led to Spassky's victory in this instructive fifth game of the championship match.