Boris Spassky
Boris Spassky
Boris Vasilievich Spasskyis a Russian chess grandmaster. He was the tenth World Chess Champion, holding the title from 1969 to 1972. He is the oldest surviving former world champion...
NationalityRussian
ProfessionChess Player
Date of Birth30 January 1937
CitySaint Petersburg, Russia
CountryRussian Federation
example computer modern
For example, computer defends well, but for humans its is harder to defend than attack, particularly with the modern time control.
player unions chess
The Soviet Union was an exception, but even there chess players were not rich. Only Fischer changed that.
chess pawns mobility
The power of hanging Pawns is based precisely in their Mobility, in their Ability to create acute situations instantly.
player games chess
The best indicator of a Chess Player's form is his ability to sense the Climax of the game.
ideas preparation age
The computer age has arrived, and it influences everything: analysis, preparation, information. Now a different talent is required - the ability to synthesize ideas.
people choices competition
Nowadays young people have great choice of occupations, hobbies, etc, so chess is experiencing difficulties because of the high competition. Now it's hard to make living in chess, so our profession does attract young people.
play tournaments
I don't play in tournaments, but I follow some.
thinking play champion
I think that the World Champion should try to defend the quality of play more than anyone else.
champion saws young
Recently I saw Kasparov and he looked to me as still young and potent champion.
country kings responsibility
In my country, at that time, being a champion of chess was like being a King. At that time I was a King and when you are King you feel a lot of responsibility, but there is nobody there to help you.
play quality influence
Time control directly influences the quality of play.
games play perfect
My forte was the middlegame. I had a good feeling for the critical moments of the play. This undoubtedly compensated for my lack of opening preparation and, possibly, not altogether perfect play in the endgame. In my games things often did not reach the endgame!
fighting style stubborn
When I am in form, my style is a little bit stubborn, almost brutal. Sometimes I feel a great spirit of fight which drives me on.
interesting chess internet
I also follow chess on the Internet, where Kasparov's site is very interesting.