Boris Spassky - Wikipedia
WEBBoris Vasilievich Spassky (Russian: Бори́с Васи́льевич Спа́сский, tr. 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.
50 Years Later: Why Fischer Vs. Spassky Was The Greatest World ...
WEBJul 7, 2022 · My reflection on the World Chess Championship 1972 between GM Bobby Fischer and GM Boris Spassky may explain why. Soviet superiority in the chess world had been the norm since GM Mikhail Botvinnik won the title in 1948—the champions and challengers for the world championship from 1948 until the …
Boris Spassky | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 9, 2024 · 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.
Boris Spassky | Top Chess Players - Chess.com
WEBBoris Spassky is a Russian grandmaster and former world champion. Learn more about his chess achievements.
Fischer vs. Spassky | World Chess Championship 1972
WEBNov 9, 2018 · The most exciting world championships of all-time countdown ends with a nearly consensus pick: Bobby Fischer vs. Boris Spassky in 1972 in Iceland. The match tallied an amazing 72 points (with eight judges, a maximum score would have been 80), which was 35 higher than second place.
Boris Spassky: The Life and Legacy of a Chess Grandmaster
WEBApr 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.
Boris Spassky | World Chess Hall of Fame
WEBInducted 2003. Boris Spassky is most famous for his loss of the World Championship crown to Bobby Fischer at Reykjavik in 1972, in the most famous chess match of all time. Despite this dubious honor, Spassky has been considered one of …
Boris Spassky | ChessBase
WEBSpassky was a classical child prodigy and gained nation-wide attention by beating the Soviet Champion Mikhail Botvinnik in a simultaneous exhibition in 1947, at the age of ten. At 16 he played successfully in a strong international tournament in Bucharest, Romania, and at 18 he won the World Junior Chess Championship in Antwerp, Belgium.
Boris Spassky: A Chess Legend's Journey to Greatness
WEBApr 25, 2024. Boris Spassky: A Chess Legend's Journey to Greatness. Boris Vasilievich Spassky, born on January 30, 1937, is a name etched in the annals of chess history. Hailing from the Soviet Union, Spassky is widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time.
Boris Spassky - chess player's biography
WEB09.11.2022. Boris Spassky – biography. This chess genius is truly a universal player. Boris Spassky finely perceived positional factors and considered the dynamic part. He was born on the 30th of January, 1937 in Leningrad. The playing talent appeared at an early age. It only took the future World Champion a year to reach the first-category rank.
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