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Historic Chess champion Boris Spassky passes away
(MENAFN) Boris Spassky, the 10th world chess champion, has died at the age of 88, the Russian Chess Federation confirmed on Thursday. Spassky, renowned for his historic Cold War-era "Match of the Century" against American Bobby Fischer in 1972, was a giant in the world of chess.
Andrey Filatov, president of the Russian Chess Federation, expressed his condolences, calling Spassky "a great personality" whose games and contributions continue to inspire chess players worldwide. He added, "It’s a great loss for the country."
Born on January 30, 1937, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Spassky displayed exceptional talent in chess from a young age. During World War II, he and his brother were evacuated from Leningrad, and it was during this time that Spassky's passion for the game flourished.
In 1969, Spassky reached the peak of his career when he defeated Soviet-Armenian grandmaster Tigran Petrosian to become world champion, with a score of 12.5 to 10.5. However, it was his 1972 World Chess Championship match against Bobby Fischer in Reykjavik, Iceland, that etched his name into history. Although Fischer triumphed 12.5 to 8.5, marking the first time an American had claimed the title, the match was a symbolic Cold War confrontation that captured global attention.
Spassky and Fischer, despite their fierce rivalry, maintained mutual respect, which led to a rematch in 1992, which Fischer also won.
Known for his versatile and strategic playing style, Spassky represented the Soviet Union in multiple Chess Olympiads and later moved to France in 1976, continuing his chess career. After suffering a stroke in 2010, he returned to Russia in 2012. The Chess Federation's statement did not specify the cause of his death or the exact time of passing.
Andrey Filatov, president of the Russian Chess Federation, expressed his condolences, calling Spassky "a great personality" whose games and contributions continue to inspire chess players worldwide. He added, "It’s a great loss for the country."
Born on January 30, 1937, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Spassky displayed exceptional talent in chess from a young age. During World War II, he and his brother were evacuated from Leningrad, and it was during this time that Spassky's passion for the game flourished.
In 1969, Spassky reached the peak of his career when he defeated Soviet-Armenian grandmaster Tigran Petrosian to become world champion, with a score of 12.5 to 10.5. However, it was his 1972 World Chess Championship match against Bobby Fischer in Reykjavik, Iceland, that etched his name into history. Although Fischer triumphed 12.5 to 8.5, marking the first time an American had claimed the title, the match was a symbolic Cold War confrontation that captured global attention.
Spassky and Fischer, despite their fierce rivalry, maintained mutual respect, which led to a rematch in 1992, which Fischer also won.
Known for his versatile and strategic playing style, Spassky represented the Soviet Union in multiple Chess Olympiads and later moved to France in 1976, continuing his chess career. After suffering a stroke in 2010, he returned to Russia in 2012. The Chess Federation's statement did not specify the cause of his death or the exact time of passing.
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