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Boris Spassky's 5 Most Brilliant Chess Moves

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Overview

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This 12-minute chess video explores the 5 most brilliant moves from 10th World Chess Champion Boris Spassky, showcasing his mastery of both tactical and positional chess. Discover why Spassky was more than just Fischer's rival in the "Match of the Century" - he was a true gentleman of the game who once stood to applaud his opponent after losing and later offered to share a prison cell with Fischer when he was detained in Japan. Examine detailed analysis of Spassky's most impressive games, including his match against Fischer in the 1972 World Chess Championship, mind-blowing combinations, and brilliant checkmating attacks. The video also includes a puzzle of the day to test your own tactical skills. Organized into clear chapters covering each game, this tribute honors Spassky's legacy following his passing in February 2025 at age 88.

Syllabus

00:00 Boris Spassky's 5 Most Brilliant Chess Moves
00:06 Game-1
00:48 Can you find the winning moves?
01:48 Fischer vs Spassky, World Chess Championship 1972
02:25 Game-2
03:28 Mind-blowing combination
05:06 Spassky imitating Karpov
05:33 Game-3
06:55 Game-4
07:58 Game-5
09:43 Brilliant checkmating attack
11:11 Puzzle of the day

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