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Boris Spassky dead at 88: Russian chess grandmaster who played in ‘match of the century’ dies

Boris Spassky dead at 88: Russian chess grandmaster who played in ‘match of the century’ dies
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Boris Spassky dead at 88: Russian chess grandmaster who played in ‘match of the century’ dies
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Source: The Sun
Author: Etienne Fermie
Published: Feb, 28 2025 08:59

FORMER chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has died aged 88. The Russian took part in the "match of the century" against Bobby Fischer in 1972. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.

[Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer shaking hands before a chess match.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer shaking hands before a chess match.]

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