Boris Spassky
Boris Spassky (1937–2025) was a chess grandmaster from Russia.
Boris Spassky held the title of World Chess Champion.
His peak FIDE rating was 2690.
FIDE titles held: Grandmaster, International Master.
Career facts
- Born: 1937
- Died: 2025
- Federation: Russia
- FIDE titles: Grandmaster, International Master
- Peak FIDE rating: 2690
- FIDE ID: 600024
Famous games
- Larsen vs. Spassky, Belgrade 1970 — vs. Bent Larsen, USSR vs. Rest of the World, Belgrade 1970
- Fischer vs. Spassky, Game 6, Reykjavik 1972 — vs. Bobby Fischer, World Championship Game 6, Reykjavik 1972
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