Remembering chess legend Boris Spassky, who passed away recently. While known for his defeats, especially against Bobby Fischer, his impact on chess was much greater. Read more...

Boris Spassky, the Soviet chess grandmaster known for his 1972 match against Bobby Fischer and his criticisms of Soviet leadership, has died at 88. Read more...

Boris Spassky, the Soviet chess champion famed for his Cold War showdown with Bobby Fischer, has died in Moscow at the age of 88. He was a true icon of the game. Read more...

Chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has passed away at 88. Separately, an accomplice in a drug ring linked to Olympian Ryan Wedding faces charges in the US. Read more...

Boris Spassky, the Soviet chess grandmaster best known for his iconic 1972 match against Bobby Fischer during the Cold War, has passed away in Moscow at the age of 88. His life was a novel of brilliance and struggle. Read more...