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  1. 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. Spassky played three world championship matches: he lost to Tigran Petrosian in ...

  2. 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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  3. Apr 9, 2024 · Boris Spassky (born January 30, 1937, Leningrad [now St. Petersburg], Russia, U.S.S.R.) is a Russian chess master who was world champion from 1969 to 1972. (Read Garry Kasparov’s Britannica essay on chess & Deep Blue.) When Spassky was evacuated from Leningrad ( St. Petersburg) during World War II to a children’s home in Kirov province, he ...

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  4. 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.

  5. 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. Facing the fiercest competition, Spassky overcame some of the most formidable players in history on his way ...

  6. 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.

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  8. Apr 26, 2023 · Boris Spassky, a name synonymous with chess greatness, is a Russian grandmaster who reached the pinnacle of the chess world during the 1960s and 1970s. Known for his elegant and versatile style, Spassky earned the World Chess Championship title in 1969 and held it until 1972. His most famous match was the 1972 World Chess Championship against ...

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