Boris Spassky 1937 - 10th World Champion, 1969 - 1972 Boris Vasilievich Spassky was born in 1937 in Leningrad, Russia. He learned chess as a youngster in the Urals where he lived during the Second World War. He became international master in 1953, and junior world champion in 1955 and received his grandmaster title in the same year. He won the World Championship against Tigran Petrosian in 1969 ...

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GMSquare Home Chess Shop Chess Auction GM Morozevich GM Baburin GM Psakhis Welcome Upcoming Events Features Interviews Book Reviews GM-Forum Photo Gallery Discussion Guestbook Site Search Poll Results Links Privacy Policy Webmasters' Lair Grandmaster Profile: Boris Spassky The Former World Champion Boris Spassky does not need a special introduction. He reigned in chess between 1969 and 1972 and ...