Which number World Chess Champion was Boris Spassky?
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Boris Spassky was the 10th World Chess Champion. He won the title in 1969 by defeating Tigran Petrosian, and defended it successfully in 1972 against Bobby Fischer. He is considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, and his victory over Fischer is considered one of the greatest upsets in sporting history.
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