Boris Spaski's, the legend of the world chess left

Spaski, 10th in a row world champion, Two -time USSR champion (1961 and 1973) and the winner of very strong tournaments, He played for the Soviet team of seven chess Olympiad (1962–1978), won thirteen medals (team and individually) and scored 69 points in 94 parties (45 wins, one defeat and 48 draws), writes FIDE

The tenth world chess champion and one of the biggest players, Russian grandmaster Boris Spaski, died in Moscow at the age of 88, the Russian Chess Federation confirmed. The sad news of the death of the chess legend was announced by the President of the Russian Chess Federation, Andrei Filatov, for the Russian state -run TASS news agency.

– A great person died; Generations of chess players learned and continue to learn from his games and work. Great loss for the country. Condolences to his family and friends – Filatov told TASS.

Spasko, who graduated from journalism, was born in St. Petersburg, Russia (then Leningrad, Soviet Union) on January 30, 1937 and was a chess miracle from an early age. The title of Grandmaster (VM) conquered her at 18 (1955), And he made his debut at 19, at the 1956 candidates' tournament. However, he continued his search for a chess crown eight years later. After defeating Paul Keres (1965), Efim Geller (1965) and Mikhail Taj (1965) in the duels For candidates, Spoky has gained the right to challenge Tigran Petrosian for the world title. Although Spaski lost the match in 1966 in Moscow, he fought for a rematch and three years later, defeated Petrosian in Moscow (1969) with 12.5–10.5, So becoming 10-you World champion in chess.

Spasko owned the title until 1972, when he lost 8.5-12.5 by American Robert Fisher in the « Sword of the Century » in Reykjavik (Iceland), one of the most famous duels for the world crown in chess history. He However, continued to compete at the highest level,Al Until the semifinal of the 1974 candidates tournament and the 1977 final. Spaski, two -time USSR champion (1961 and 1973), played for the Soviet team of seven chess Olympiads (1962–1978), won 13 medals (team and individual) and He scored 69 points in 94 parties (45 wins, one defeat and 48 draws). With an independent spirit and a true chess artist, Spaski felt restricted by the Soviet system, and in 1976, he emigrated to France, becoming a French citizen in 1978, and later represented it and France of three Shaw (1984–1988). In 2012, Spaski returnedl in Russia. Spoky, the first truly universal player, was not a specialist in the opening, but was highlighted in complex and dynamic positions in the centers, where he was in his element, writes the World Chess Federation (FIDE).

Spoky also devoted himself to the promotion of chess by establishing schools and clubs across Russia. His contribution to the game both as a competitor and as an ambassador the chessleft an indelible mark in the history of The ancient game. G.

Quotes on SPasque

– I realized that I could express myself through chess, and chess became my natural language.

– I never dreamed of becoming a world champion. It somehow came by itself, as a result of my efforts.

– In fact, I saved Fisher when I agreed to her Play third a party of a swordt for world champion.

RECO for Spoky

VM Robert Fisher: Spaski a game on the board with the same « Dead«  expression to the face, Whether J.is matted or will melt it.

VM Levon Aronian: Spaski was a fascinating person and a great champion. I had the privilege of dinner and talking to him on many occasions and remember his wonderful sense of humor and witty words. The first time I met him was about 2005 or 2006. He referrals compliments for my game with blackand figures in Rouj Lopez-opening. This was the mostthe big one Praise from one of my greatest heroes. We talked about Russian music several times. A memorable visit was after The tournament of Candidates in Moscow. I spent a few hours with him and heard many funny stories about the golden era of chess in which he was a big part. Before leaving his place, he told me something I still remember. « Don't try to become a world champion, most of us have become champions by accident!«  Witty as always. Rest in peace, maestro.

VM Judith Polar: Spaski He was not only a wonderful champion, but also a fascinating person. Anyone who has met him will surely remember him forever. His character broke into every way possible, especially with the sense of humor, his brilliant mind, facial expressions. With big Curiosity turned to chess and life. We'll miss us. I will miss you, Boris. Rest in peace.

Gari Kasparov: His rise as a miracle, winning the crown against the invincible Petrosian with his second attempt and a decade -long elite game, are too often lost in the shadow of his dramatic loss of the Bobby Fisher title in 1972 and the circus in which Fisher turned. But Spaski has always wanted to play and handle the situation with dignity. While his chess justified the « universal » mark that often follows his name, his aggressive style of gambling produced countless chess masterpieces.