What is the full name of the renowned Russian chess grandmaster Spassky?
Boris Vassilyevich Spassky
Alexandre Vassilyevich Spassky
Boris Alexandrovich Spassky
Igor Vassilyevich Spassky
Answer
Boris Vassilyevich Spassky (born 30 January 1937) is a Russian chess grandmaster. He was World Chess Champion from 1969 to 1972, when he lost the title to Bobby Fischer. Spassky is known for his aggressive style of play, and is considered one of the greatest attacking players of all time.
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