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In which year did Spassky reach the final stage of World Chess Championship after winning candidacy?

  • 1985

  • 1977

  • 1980

  • 1974

Answer

Spassky reached the final stage of World Chess Championship after winning candidacy in 1977. In 1976, he defeated Korchnoi in the semifinals, then defeated Karpov in the finals, becoming the world chess champion for the second time.
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