Boris Spassky

Chess Player

1937 –

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Who is Boris Spassky?

Boris Vasilievich Spassky is a Russian, formerly French, formerly Soviet chess grandmaster. He was the tenth World Chess Champion, holding the title from 1969 to 1972. He is known as one of the greatest living chess players, and is the oldest living world champion.

Spassky won the Soviet Chess Championship twice outright, and twice lost in playoffs, after tying for first place during the event proper. He was a World Chess Championship candidate on seven occasions.

Spassky defeated Tigran Petrosian in 1969 to become World Champion, then lost the title in the Fischer–Spassky match in 1972.

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Born
Jan 30, 1937
Saint Petersburg
Also known as
  • Boris Vasilievich Spassky
Nationality
  • Russia
  • France
  • Soviet Union
Profession
Lived in
  • Saint Petersburg

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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