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Bobby Fischer vs. Boris Spassky: Chess Match of Century

  By Virginia Choi • October 20, 2014 Uncategorized
Schacholympiade: Tal (UdSSR) gegen Fischer (USA)

Witnesses, friends of finalists Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky, along with industry experts comment on the 1972 World Chess Championship, the “Match of the Century.” Spassky of the USSR, the reigning World Chess Champion at the time, was up two when he granted Fischer’s request for the games to be … Continue reading

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Bobby Fischer Interviewed After 1972 World Chess Championship

  By Robbie Faselt • July 1, 2014 Uncategorized
Schacholympiade: Tal (UdSSR) gegen Fischer (USA)

In an interview that took place after Bobby Fischer became the eleventh World Chess Champion after defeating Boris Spassky at the 1972 World Chess Championship, Fischer discusses the possibility of a rematch with Spassky. He is confident that he could beat Spassky if they were to rematch, but he also … Continue reading