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Who did Spassky lose to in the playoffs of the Soviet Chess Championship in 1956?

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  • Keres

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In the playoffs of the Soviet Chess Championship in 1956, Spassky lost to Keres. Spassky was in first place after the regular season, but Keres defeated him in the playoff match and went on to win the championship. This was a major upset, as Spassky was considered one of the top players in the world at the time.
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