Spassky lost his world championship title in 1972 to America’s Bobby Fischer ... at the conclusion of Game 6 when he joined with other spectators in applauding Fischer on his victory.

"Bobby [Fischer] and myself committed the same crime ... was now well on his way to proving it. After Game 6 of the match, which by then had returned to the main hall, ended with Fischer ...

Reigning chess world champion Boris Spassky, left, of Russia, and international grandmaster Bobby Fischer of the United States, are seen during a game at the XIX World Chess Olympiad in Siegen ...

Boris Spassky, a Soviet-era world chess champion who lost his title to American Bobby Fischer ... an indelible mark on the game.” The televised 1972 match with Fischer, at the height of the ...