Boris Spasski
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A Chess Legend Boris Spassky, born on January 30, 1937, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, was a Russian chess grandmaster renowned for his dynamic and adaptable playing style. He became the 10th World Chess Champion in 1969 by defeating Tigran Petrosian and held the title until 1972. Spassky’s chess talent emerged early; he became Read more
