Boris Spassky
Russian chess player (1937–2025)
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Summary
Boris Spassky was born on January 30, 1937[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on February 27, 2025[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a chess player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,777 views/month, #6,601 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Vasily Spassky[7]
- Child: Vasily Solovyov-Spassky[8], Q140077276[9]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[10], France[11], Russia[12]
- Field of work: chess[13]
- Award received: Chess Oscar[14], world chess champion[15], Order of the Badge of Honour[16], Medal "For Labour Valour"[17], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[18], Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour[19], Honorary Railwayman[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Boris Spassky[22]
- Residence: Meudon[23]
- Sport: chess[24]
- Family name: Spassky[25]
- Given name: Boris[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Boris Spassky[27]
- Commons gallery: Boris Spassky[28]
- Elo rating: 2690[29], 2660[30], 2655[31], 2650[32], 2625[33], 2630[34], 2610[35], 2640[36], 2615[37], 2635[38], 2605[39], 2590[40], 2580[41], 2620[42]
Why It Matters
Boris Spassky has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Boris Spassky born?
Boris Spassky's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Boris Spassky die?
Boris Spassky passed away in Moscow[4].
Who were Boris Spassky's parents?
Boris Spassky's father was Vasily Spassky[7].
What did Boris Spassky do for work?
Boris Spassky worked as a chess player[5].
What awards did Boris Spassky receive?
Honors received include Chess Oscar[14], world chess champion[15], and Order of the Badge of Honour[16].