Chess world mourns the loss of Genies: Spasski died!

Chess world mourns the loss of Genies: Spasski died!

St. Petersburg, Russland - The chess world mourns the loss of a legend: Boris Spasski, the great Russian chess master, died at the age of 88. Spasski, who was born in Leningrad (today St. Petersburg), was a decisive player in chess history and achieved international celebrity in the 1960s and 70s when he won the world championship title from American chess genius Bobby Fischer. As the Kleine Zeitung reported, emigrated to France in 1976 and only returned to Russia in 2012. His death means an enormous loss for the chess community, says Andrej Filatow, President of the Chess Association of Russia.

Spasski was not only known for his technical skills, but also for his charm and philosophy of the game. As The mirror he is noted by generations of chess players Keep visionary and innovator in memory. His games not only shaped the chess game, but also inspired millions of people to learn and love the game. His influences will be noticeable in the world of chess for a long time.