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Soviet chess giant Boris Spassky dies

Boris Spassky, Soviet-era chess champion who lost "match of the century" to American Bobby Fischer, dies at 88

Boris Spassky is best remembered for his duel with American Bobby Fischer in a legendary 1972 match that became a proxy for Cold War rivalries.

The New York Times · 1d

Boris Spassky, Chess Champion Who Lost ‘Match of the Century,’ Dies at 88

When Mr. Spassky, a Russian, played Bobby Fischer, an American, in Iceland at the height of the Cold War, the media attention reduced them to pawns in a wider drama.

The Boston Globe · 1d

Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champion and Cold War symbol, dies at 88

His 1972 match against American Bobby Fischer is considered one of the most famous duels in the history of the game as well as a metaphor for the competition for Cold War supremacy.

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Boris Spassky, Grandmaster Of Grace & Grit

Mumbai: Boris Spassky, the 10th World Chess Champion whose 1972 clash with Bobby Fischer became a defining tableau of Cold ...

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In 1984, I claimed a moral win over him; got my greatest chess tutorial from him afterwards

Boris Spassky’s contributions to chess are commemorated through his remarkable games, including his rejuvenation of the ...

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