Spassky chess battle — an iconic Cold War clash in which Fischer stunned the world, ending Soviet dominance and reshaping chess history forever.
Bobby Fischer sparked American chess interest; today, the Saint Louis Chess Club hosts top U.S. players in a significant tournament.
He famously defended his title against American Bobby Fischer in the “Match of the ... Fischer won that match 10-5, with the pair drawing 15 games. In 1976, the Russian household name emigrated ...