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flag Former Soviet chess champion Boris Spassky, known for his 1972 match against Bobby Fischer, died at 88.

flag Boris Spassky, a renowned Soviet chess champion who held the world title from 1969 to 1972, passed away at 88 in Moscow. flag He is best remembered for his 1972 match against American Bobby Fischer, dubbed the "Match of the Century," which symbolized Cold War tensions. flag Despite losing to Fischer, Spassky was celebrated as one of the greatest chess players of all time for his ability to adapt to various playing styles.

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