The following games have been especially selected for their distinct craft, their inventiveness, their unique combinations, and their brilliant finishes. Each game is a masterpiece of chess.
Byrne – Fischer remains arguably, the most famous masterpiece of all time. Fischer was 13 years old at the time. Byrne was a seasoned grandmaster. It became known as “the game of the century.’’ The first indication that it is an unusual game is the totally unexpected 11th move,
