Fischer-Spassky Match

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:broadcasts Televised worldwide
gptkbp:chess_olympiad gptkb:Russian
Traditional methods
Calm demeanor
Chess strategy
Still alive as of 2023
Respected grandmaster
Classical openings
Defending World Champion
Balanced and strategic
Classical chess style
Continued to play and teach
Moved to France
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkbp:controversy Fischer's behavior
gptkbp:cultural_impact Chess in popular culture
gptkbp:date July to September 1972
gptkbp:duration 21 games
gptkbp:final_score 12.5 -8.5
gptkbp:first_match July 11, 1972
September 1, 1972
gptkbp:fischer's_historical_significance First American World Champion
gptkbp:fischer's_media_coverage Intense scrutiny
gptkbp:fischer's_nickname gptkb:The_American
gptkbp:fischer's_public_persona Reclusive
gptkbp:game_10 Spassky's comeback
gptkbp:game_11 Fischer's pivotal victory
gptkbp:game_12 Spassky's resignation
gptkbp:gameplay Fischer's famous win
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fischer-Spassky Match
gptkbp:impact Increased popularity of chess
gptkbp:location gptkb:Reykjavik
gptkbp:moves 1.e4
1.c5
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
gptkbp:produces gptkb:2008
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
gptkb:American
Chess literature
Controversial figure
Psychological warfare
Inspiration for future players
Aggressive and unorthodox
Retired from competitive chess
Intensive study
Mind games
gptkbp:repertoire Diverse and innovative
gptkbp:result Fischer won
gptkbp:significance Cold War rivalry
gptkbp:spassky's_historical_significance Last World Champion before the Soviet era ended.
gptkbp:spassky's_media_coverage Positive reception
gptkbp:spassky's_nickname gptkb:The_Tsar
gptkbp:spassky's_public_persona gptkb:Charismatic
gptkbp:title gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
gptkbp:year gptkb:1972
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chess_World_Championship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5