Who is Boris Spassky?
Q: Who is Boris Spassky?
A: Boris Spassky is a chess grandmaster who was born in Leningrad, now St. Petersburg. He holds both Russian and French nationality.
Q: What was his achievement in the world of chess?
A: Boris Spassky was the tenth World Chess Champion, holding the title from late 1969 to 1972. He was also a World Chess Championship candidate on seven occasions.
Q: How many times did he win the USSR Chess Championship?
A: Boris Spassky won the USSR Chess Championship twice outright, in 1961 and 1973, and lost in playoffs twice, in 1956 and 1963.
Q: In which years did he win the Candidates match series?
A: Boris Spassky won the Candidates match series in 1965 and 1968.
Q: Did he ever play for the World Chess Championship?
A: Yes, Boris Spassky played for the world championship three times. He lost to Tigran Petrosian in 1966, won against Petrosian in 1969, and lost to Bobby Fischer in 1972 in a match that was heavily publicized.
Q: What criticism did he face after the match with Fischer in 1972?
A: After the match with Fischer in Reykjavik, Boris Spassky faced criticism from the Soviet central committee for chess, who accused him of lack of adequate preparation.
Q: Where has Boris Spassky spent most of his life?
A: Boris Spassky has spent most of his life until recently living in France.
