Tigran Petrosian
Tigran Petrosian was a prominent Armenian chess player and the ninth World Chess Champion, known for his strategic and defensive style of play. He held the title from 1963 until 1969, when he was defeated by Boris Spassky. Petrosian was renowned for his deep understanding of the game and his ability to anticipate opponents' moves, making him one of the most respected figures in chess history.
Born on Jun 17, 1929 (95 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,918 | $450,000 | 188$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 27,798 | $720,000 | 237$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,733 | $60,000 | 49$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 389 | $31,000 | 9$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 3,205 | $12,800 | 20$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 628,066 | 300 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Totals | 6 | 143,022,143 | 58,343 | $1,279,300 | 506$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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North Macedonia:
Tigran Petrosian was the opponent Spassky challenged for the world title after winning the candidates matches.
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Montenegro:
Tigran Petrosian was defeated by Boris Spassky in 1969.
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Argentina:
Tigran Petrosian was the world champion who defeated Spassky in 1966.
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Estonia:
Tigran Petrosian was Spassky's compatriot whom he defeated to become world champion.
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Turkey:
Spassky became the world champion by defeating his fellow countryman Tigran Petrosian eight years after winning the USSR Championship.
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Belarus:
Tigran Petrosian was a Soviet grandmaster whom Boris Spassky defeated to become the world chess champion.
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