Boris Spassky
1937
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Biography
Boris Spassky is a Russian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion who reigned from 1969 to 1972. Born in 1937 in Leningrad, he showed exceptional talent in chess from a young age and became the youngest-ever Soviet champion at 18. Spassky is known for his strategic playing style, particularly in his matches against Bobby Fischer. He was also a World Championship Candidate several times, showcasing his consistent excellence in the game.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It is a question if you survive.
2
Chess is everything: art, science, and sport.
3
I could see lines and lines of words, even entire pages, and remember them, word for word. I was always good at that.
4
I never lost a night's sleep over losing a chess game. I always sleep well, of course.
5
Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make people happy.