Boris Spasski
Boris Spasski was a renowned Russian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion, celebrated for his elegant playing style and strategic acumen. Born on January 30, 1937, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Spasski became famous for his title reign from 1969 to 1972 and his legendary match against Bobby Fischer in 1972, which was emblematic of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. After emigrating to France in 1976, he returned to Russia in 2012. Spasski passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind a profound legacy in the chess community.
Born on Jan 30, 1937 (88 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3 | 7.67 | 0.14% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 119,068 | $3,845,000 | 5,464$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 6.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 12,138 | $700,000 | 982$ |
| Austria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 9,006,398 | 2,762 | $450,000 | 138$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 625,978 | 705 | $73,000 | 82$ |
| Totals | 7 | 102,070,940 | 134,673 | $5,068,000 | 6,666$ |
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Boris Spasski was a legendary chess player known for his match against Bobby Fischer.
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Boris Spasski was a legendary chess player who became famous for his match against American Bobby Fischer in 1972.
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Boris Spasski was a renowned chess world champion who passed away at the age of 88 in Moscow.
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Boris Spasski was a former world champion who became famous through a defeat.
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Boris Spasski was a world chess champion known for his match against Bobby Fischer.
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Boris Spasski was a world chess champion known for his match against Bobby Fischer.
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Boris Spasski was a legendary Russian chess player and former world champion who passed away at the age of 88.
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