Lothar Schmid
Lothar Schmid was a renowned German chess arbiter and organizer, best known for his role as the chief referee during the historic 1972 World Chess Championship match between Boris Spasski and Bobby Fischer. His management of this high-stakes competition during a politically charged era made him a significant figure in chess history. Schmid's dedication to the game and his contribution to organizing international chess events left a lasting impact on the sport.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Germany | 2 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 79,004 | $3,845,000 | 3,626$ |
| Totals | 2 | 83,783,942 | 79,004 | $3,845,000 | 3,626$ |
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Lothar Schmid was the referee who was informed by Boris Spasski during the 21st game of their match.
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Germany:
Lothar Schmid was the German referee who was informed by Spasski during the match.
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