Passing of Chess Legend Boris Spassky

Mikhail Sokolov
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FILE - Reigning chess world champion Boris Spassky, left, of Russia, and international grandmaster Bobby Fischer of the United States, are seen during a game at the XIX World Chess Olympiad in Siegen, Germany, Sept. 20, 1970. (AP Photo/Heinz Ducklau, File)

Boris Spassky, the 10th World Chess Champion, passed away at the age of 88 in Moscow. Renowned for his 1972 “Match of the Century” against Bobby Fischer, Spassky’s versatile playing style made him a formidable opponent. His death is mourned by the global chess community

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