1972 World Chess Championship
GPTKB entity
Statements (163)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:chess_match
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1971_World_Championship_Candidates
gptkb:Boris_Spassky gptkb:Bobby_Fischer gptkb:Spassky |
| gptkbp:audience |
Millions
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| gptkbp:behavior |
Calm demeanor
Intimidation tactics |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
1937
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| gptkbp:book_format |
“ Boris Spassky: My Story”
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| gptkbp:born |
1943
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| gptkbp:broadcasts |
gptkb:television_series
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| gptkbp:championship |
Declined to defend title
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| gptkbp:chess_opening |
gptkb:classical
gptkb:loss gptkb:Soviet_championships gptkb:English_Opening gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Queen's_Gambit_Declined gptkb:King's_Indian_Defense gptkb:1.d4 gptkb:Strong gptkb:public_square 55 Aggressive Classical Balanced traditional methods win Traditional methods Calm demeanor draw Former World Champion Respected player Still alive as of 2023 Chess is a war. Respected figure in chess Defending World Champion Promoted chess in the USSR former World Chess Champion “ Chess is a war over the board.” Chess in the Soviet Union ' I am not afraid of Fischer.' |
| gptkbp:controversy |
political statements
Political pressure Withdrawal from tournaments defended Soviet chess system |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Documentaries and films
increased interest in chess Symbol of intellectual competition |
| gptkbp:date |
July 11 to September 3, 1972
July 11 to September 8, 1972 |
| gptkbp:events |
Psychological warfare
Aggressive play |
| gptkbp:final_score |
gptkb:Draw
Fischer won Fischer 7, Spassky 3, 11 draws |
| gptkbp:format |
Match play
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| gptkbp:game_length |
draw
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| gptkbp:game_world |
win
draw |
| gptkbp:gameplay |
gptkb:Draw
Fischer won Spassky won |
| gptkbp:genre |
Classical chess
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| gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkb:Reykjavik gptkb:Bobby_Fischer Reykjavik, Iceland Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1972 World Chess Championship
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| gptkbp:impact |
Increased popularity of chess
popularizing chess Popularized chess in the USA |
| gptkbp:influence |
Increased popularity of chess
Inspiration for future players |
| gptkbp:isbn |
“ My 60 Memorable Games”
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future chess championships
Increased interest in chess |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Reykjavik
Reykjavik, Iceland |
| gptkbp:match_type |
Best of 24 games
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive
Extensive media coverage extensive |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Game_1
gptkb:Game_21 gptkb:Game_6 gptkb:Fischer's_forfeit_of_Game_1 Spassky's resignation in Game 21 Fischer's comeback after losing Game 1 Fischer's use of psychological tactics Fischer's victory in Game 6 |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:Game_1
gptkb:Game_10 gptkb:Game_21 gptkb:Game_6 win |
| gptkbp:notable_match |
Reclusive
July 11, 1972 September 3, 1972 Continued playing September 8, 1972 continued to play professionally Refusal to defend title |
| gptkbp:number_of_games |
gptkb:21
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| gptkbp:number_of_matches |
gptkb:Politician
Aggressive play Solid defense Continued public appearances |
| gptkbp:opened |
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Fischer won
became a recluse Spassky resigned |
| gptkbp:prize_money |
$80,000
$140,000 |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:2008 gptkb:Native_American_tribe gptkb:sports_event gptkb:chess_match 29 Aggressive Intimidation Exceptional Creative unconventional Chess is life. Psychological tactics Unconventional Modern chess strategies psychological tactics Multiple tournament victories Inspiration for future players January 17, 2008 Extensive analysis Popularized chess in the US “ I have a great deal of respect for Boris.” ' I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves.' |
| gptkbp:rating |
2560
2785 |
| gptkbp:repertoire |
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
Diverse 1.e4 |
| gptkbp:result |
Fischer 12.5, Spassky 8.5
Bobby Fischer won Fischer won 12.5 to 8.5 Fischer 6, Spassky 2, 13 draws |
| gptkbp:significance |
Cold War tensions
Cold War context symbol of Cold War tensions |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Icelandic_government
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| gptkbp:style_of_play |
Classical
Creative |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Defensive
Strategic Unconventional openings Classical openings |
| gptkbp:team_history |
Continued to play competitively
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| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1972
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