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Chess

Chess
Clip: 318529_1_1
Year Shot: 1972 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 18
Original Film: WPA 517
HD: N/A
Location: Ohio
Timecode: 01:12:20 - 01:13:06

Chess Interesting coverage of two men discussing the strategy that Bobby Fischer will use in order to defeat his Russian opponent Boris Spassky in the infamous Chess World Championship of 1972. Shot of two men playing a game of chess. The playing board is set up on a card table while spectators stand around and watch. One person is taking notes. CU of the game showing board, clock and hands moving pieces. As the game progresses, the audio gives a play by play account of the action. Camera pulls back to reveal players and reporter. Reporter asks if Fischer will win over the Russian champian. One man answers that Fischer will win because he is playing for $200,000. He goes on to say that if Spassky wins, most of the money will go to the Russian government. He thinks that the money will make the differnce.