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Legendary Chess Champion Boris Spassky Dies at 88

2/28/2025

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Boris Spassky, the legendary tenth World Chess Champion, has passed away at 88 in Moscow. Best known for his iconic 1972 "Match of the Century" against Bobby Fischer, Spassky's rivalry captured the essence of Cold War tensions. A chess prodigy from Leningrad, he became world champion in 1969 and later represented France, leaving an indelible mark on the chess world.

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Boris Spassky, the legendary tenth World Chess Champion, has passed away at 88 in Moscow. Best known for his iconic 1972 "Match of the Century" against Bobby Fischer, Spassky's rivalry captured the essence of Cold War tensions. A chess prodigy from Leningrad, he became world champion in 1969 and later represented France, leaving an indelible mark on the chess world.