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
thinking play champion
I think that the World Champion should try to defend the quality of play more than anyone else.
attitude games people
The place of chess in the society is closely related to the attitude of young people towards our game.
champion want
I don't want ever to be champion again.
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.
order games chess
The best tournament that I have ever played in was in 1950. It was great - a waiter came to you during the game, and you could order anything you wanted to drink (even some vodka, if you liked). Pity, there are no longer tournaments organized in this manner...
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.
trying debt chess
I try to help developing junior chess. When I lived in USSR, I got a lot of free help from very good coaches - now I am trying to repay that debt.
sacrifice player important
Nowadays the dynamic element is more important in chess - players more often sacrifice material to obtain dynamic compensation.
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.