When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It is a question if you survive.
Boris Spassky Quotes
In my country, at that time, being a champion of chess was like being a King. At that time I was a King - and when you are King you feel a lot of responsibility, but there is nobody there to help you.
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| Birth: | 30th January, 1937 |
| Nationality: | Russian |
| Profession: | Chess Player |
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Boris Spassky was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He is a Russian chess grandmaster. He was the tenth World Chess Champion, holding the title from 1969 to 1972. He is known as one of the greatest living chess players, and is the oldest living world champion. Spassky won the Soviet Chess Championship twice outright, and twice lost in playoffs, after tying for first place during the event proper. He was a World Chess Championship candidate on seven occasions.
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