1972 Chess Match

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bobby_fischer's_title gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
gptkbp:boris_spassky's_title Defending World Champion
gptkbp:chess_olympiad gptkb:45
gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkb:Strong
gptkb:solid
Traditional methods
Calm demeanor
Respected player
Less rigorous
Classical approach
“ I will not be a pawn in the political game.”
gptkbp:cultural_impact Symbol of East vs West rivalry
gptkbp:duration 21 games
gptkbp:final_score 12.5 -8.5
gptkbp:first_match July 11, 1972
September 8, 1972
gptkbp:fischer's_game_style Creative
gptkbp:fischer's_post_match_life Controversial
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1972 Chess Match
gptkbp:influence Increased popularity of chess
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Game_21
gptkb:Game_6
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
gptkb:Nimzo-Indian_Defense
gptkb:Queen's_Gambit
gptkbp:played_between gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkbp:produces gptkb:American
29
Intimidation
Exceptional
Reclusive
Psychological warfare
Unconventional
Chess icon
Deep analysis
Intensive study
“ I have no use for a chess coach.”
gptkbp:repertoire Aggressive
gptkbp:result Bobby Fischer won
gptkbp:significance gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:spassky's_behavior Calm and composed
gptkbp:spassky's_game_style Positional
gptkbp:spassky's_post_match_life Continued playing
gptkbp:spassky's_public_image gptkb:Charismatic
gptkbp:takes_place_in gptkb:Reykjavik
gptkbp:year gptkb:1972
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_Against_the_World
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5