Who succeeded Botvinnik as the World Chess Champion?
Boris Spassky
Anatoly Karpov
Tigran Petrosian
Viktor Korchnoi
Answer
After defeating Botvinnik in the 1963 World Chess Championship, Tigran Petrosian became the ninth World Chess Champion. He successfully defended his title in 1966 and 1969.
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