Boris Spassky at the Amsterdam Interzonal, 1964.

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Boris Spassky on Bobby Fischer

Bobby Fischer at Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam for discussions with FIDE chairman Max Euwe (right) about the two-camp to the world championship with Boris Spassky Date: 31 January 1972 Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Karpov vs. Spassky FIDE World Cup 1982

Bobby Fischer in Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam for talks with FIDE president Max Euwe (right) on the world championship duel with Boris Spassky, January 31, 1972, chess, sports, The Netherlands, 20th century

FIDE - International Chess Federation - One of the most charismatic world champions and the oldest living one, legendary Boris Spassky turns 86 today! Spassky held the title from 1969 to 1972

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Douglas Griffin on X: Reykjavík 1977. The FIDE Candidates' Quarter-final, between Boris Spassky (USSR) & Vlastimil Hort (ČSSR). This match was something of an epic; it lasted from 27th February until 11th