Chess From 1960-1969

Sam Copeland has written of the 1960’s that “in some ways, it was a golden age for chess” (https://www.chess.com/blog/SamCopeland/the-top-10-chess-games-of-the-1960s-and-150-honorable-mentions).

He points to the stability of the World Championship cycle which was producing exciting chess and opening the way for the world’s best players to have a chance at the Championship. Five World Championship matches occurred in this decade.

As members of the “old guard” passed away or assumed less prominent roles, a “new generation” of Mikhail “Tal, Bobby Fischer, and Boris Spassky soon dominated the scene. Even when they weren't winning events in crushing fashion, they remained the center of attention to the drama and excitement they created on and off the board.” So excitement reigned!

Chess theory continued to develop. Players took chances—both for good and for ill!

Be sure to check out Copeland’s piece and his choices for the “Top Ten Chess Games of the 1960s.”

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