Fischer vs Spassky 1972

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:broadcasts Televised worldwide
gptkbp:chess_olympiad gptkb:Soviet_Union
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Positional
Calm and composed
Traditional strategies
Defending World Champion
' I will not be a pawn in the political game.'
gptkbp:cultural_impact Chess as a sport
gptkbp:date gptkb:1972
gptkbp:documentary ' Bobby Fischer Against the World'
gptkbp:draws gptkb:3
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
gptkbp:final_score Bobby Fischer 12.5, Boris Spassky 8.5
gptkbp:first_match July 11, 1972
September 1, 1972
gptkbp:fischer's_first_move 1.e4
gptkbp:fischer's_supporters American public
gptkbp:game_length 2 months
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fischer vs Spassky 1972
gptkbp:impact Increased popularity of chess
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
gptkbp:legacy Iconic chess match
gptkbp:location Reykjavik, Iceland
gptkbp:loser gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive
gptkbp:notable_moment gptkb:Game_10
gptkb:Game_21
gptkb:Game_6
gptkbp:number_of_games gptkb:21
gptkbp:produces gptkb:Game_21
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
gptkb:American
29
Aggressive
Controversial
Psychological tactics
2785
' I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves.'
gptkbp:rating 2540
gptkbp:significance Cold War rivalry
gptkbp:spassky's_final_game gptkb:Game_21
gptkbp:spassky's_first_move 1.e4
gptkbp:spassky's_supporters Soviet public
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:World_Chess_Championships
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5