Quotes by Boris Spassky

About Boris Spassky:

Boris Vasilievich Spassky is a Russian, formerly French, formerly Soviet chess grandmaster. He was the tenth World Chess Champion, holding the title from 1969 to 1972. He is known as one of the greatest players of all time, and is the oldest living world champion.
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On the other hand, chess is a mass sport now and for chess organisers shorter time control is obviously more attractive. But I think that this control does not suit World Championship matches.

Boris Spassky

We can compare classical chess and rapid chess with theatre and cinema - some actors don't like the latter and prefer to work in the theatre.

Boris Spassky

Author Bio

  • NameBoris Spassky
  • DescriptionRussian chess player
  • BornJanuary 30, 1937
  • CountrySoviet Union; France
  • ProfessionChess Player; Sportsperson
  • AwardsChess Oscar; Grandmaster; Chess World Champion; Chess Oscar