Died the Russian symbol of the Cold War
Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spasko, Former World Champion, also known for defeat against America Bobby Fischer During the Cold War, he died at the age of 88, said the Russian Chess Federation and described his death as a major loss for the country. The Russian media did not state the precise time and cause of death.
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Spasko lovers of this game remember after his match for the 1972 World Champion against Fischer, the duel became a symbol of American-Soviet rivalry during the Cold War, reports the Themoscowtimes website.
The match, which took place in Reykjavik, Iceland, has since been recorded in numerous books, documentaries and films. She also inspired the novel by Walter Tevis The Queen's Gambit, who was adapted in 2020 in a successful Netflix series.
In 1969, Spasko won the World Champion title, but later faced increasing pressure as he defended him against Fischer. For decades, the Soviet Union has dominated chess, and it was expected to preserve its supremacy from Spasko.
Although defeat was labeled a major blow to Moscow, Spasco later admitted that the loss of the title was relief, as it was liberated by the enormous responsibilities of the presentation of Soviet chess.
