Spasskey was most known for losing 1972 "Match of the Century" to American Bobby Fischer, despite winning the world title in 1969. He held the title until the match with Fischer.

Magnus Carlsen’s infamous jeans, which sparked the ‘jeansgate’ controversy at the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships, ...

The icon’s death was announced by the Russian Chess Federation, who mourned the loss of one of the 20th century’s most influential chess players. Boris Spassky died in Moscow at age 88 ...

Boris Spassky, legendary Russian chess player and the 10th World Chess Champion who rose to international fame in the 1972 ...