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Boris Vasilievich Spassky (Russian: Бори́с Васи́льевич Спа́сский, romanized: Borís Vasíl'yevich Spásskiy; born January 30, 1937) is a Russian chess grandmaster who was the tenth World Chess Champion, holding the title from 1969 to 1972.
Learn about the life and career of Boris Spassky, the 10th official chess world champion who defeated Tigran Petrosian in 1969 and lost to Bobby Fischer in 1972. See his games, achievements, legacy and more on Chess.com.
Jul 7, 2022 · A 50-year retrospective on the historic 1972 match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky, which challenged the Soviet chess hegemony. Learn about the background, the players, the analysis, and the legacy of the Match of the Century.
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Jul 19, 2022 · A child prodigy destined for greatness, GM Boris Spassky was an exemplary sportsman and a stoic character. The young Soviet fulfilled his prophecy in 1969 when he defeated none other than GM Tigran Petrosian to become the world champion.
Boris Spassky, Russian chess master who was world champion from 1969 to 1972, when he lost to Bobby Fischer. His style was characterized by an adaptability rarely matched in the history of chess. Learn more about Spassky’s life and career, including his notable matches.
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Game 6 between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky from the 1972 World Chess Championship (Match of the Century) was the greatest one of the entire battle.
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Learn about Boris Spassky, one of the world's best players for decades, who lost the World Championship to Bobby Fischer in 1972. See his notable games, photos, and biography on the World Chess Hall of Fame website.
