Boris Spassky
Boris Spassky is a Russian chess grandmaster, best known for being the World Chess Champion from 1969 to 1972. Spassky's reign was marked by his remarkable playing style, which combined strategic depth with extraordinary creativity. He was involved in one of the most famous chess matches in history against American Bobby Fischer in 1972, a match that transcended the game itself and became a symbol of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. Spassky's contributions to chess and his charismatic personality have made him an enduring figure in the chess world.
Born on Jan 30, 1937 (88 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Iceland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 341,243 | 139 | $24,000 | 10$ |
| Totals | 1 | 341,243 | 139 | $24,000 | 10$ |
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Iceland:
Boris Spassky was the Soviet opponent in the famous match against Bobby Fischer in 1972.
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Australia:
Boris Spassky was a world chess champion known for his charming personality.
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Guyana:
Boris Spassky, the tenth world chess champion, passed away at the age of 88.
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Italy:
Boris Spassky was a Russian chess player who famously lost to Bobby Fischer in 1972.
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Colombia:
Boris Spassky, the former world chess champion, is noted for his elegant demeanor and his unique perspective on both victory and defeat in chess.
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Australia:
Former chess champion Boris Spassky made a humorous remark about his preferences between sex and chess.
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Russia:
Boris Spassky, the tenth world chess champion, passed away on February 27 at the age of 89.
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New Zealand:
Boris Spassky is remembered as a famous chess player who competed in New Zealand.
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North Macedonia:
Boris Spassky, the 10th World Chess Champion, passed away in Moscow at the age of 88.
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Montenegro:
Boris Spassky, the 10th world champion, passed away at the age of 88.
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