Boris Spassky

Boris SpasskyBoris Vasilievich Spassky (1937-) is a Russian chess Grandmaster. He was World Chess Champion between 1969 and 1972.

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Greatest World Chess Champion of All Time?

How to judge which world chess champion is the greatest of all time? One might look at the number of years that the champion held the title, inflation-adjusted peak rating, dominance over peers, or abilities as a chess ambassador. Another criterion, adopted by this article, is how many different challengers has each world chess champion faced. More 🡢
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Infographic: All World Chess Champions

We all know that Magnus Carlsen is the World Chess Champion, but who was the first one? And when? Even less is known about women champions. You probably have heard about Susan Polgar, but who is the current woman chess champion? More 🡢
diagram of Győző Forintos vs. Boris Spassky chess puzzle

Győző Forintos vs. Boris Spassky

Solve this chess puzzle that occurred between Győző Forintos and Boris Spassky in Leningrad, 1960. Black to move and win in 3.