Petrosian vs. Spassky, 1970

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Petrosian
gptkbp:audience Millions
gptkbp:championship Knockout format
gptkbp:chess_opening Documentaries produced
Part of chess history
Tools developed for analysis
Computer analysis available
Software developed for analysis
Covered extensively by media
Many books written about it
Popularized certain openings
Rich literature produced
gptkbp:community Used in chess education
Influenced future chess players
Strengthened the chess community
Both players considered legends
gptkbp:cultural_impact Chess in popular culture
Mind games
gptkbp:date gptkb:1970
gptkbp:duration 3 months
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:events gptkb:1972_World_Chess_Championship
Aggressive
Defensive
Part of major chess events
Famous endgame positions
Inspired new competitions
gptkbp:fan_base Dedicated fan base
gptkbp:federation gptkb:Soviet_Chess_Federation
gptkbp:genre Classical chess
gptkbp:has_variants Najdorf Variation
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in chess history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Petrosian vs. Spassky, 1970
gptkbp:influence Increased popularity of chess
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future championships
gptkbp:location gptkb:Moscow
gptkbp:loser gptkb:Tigran_Petrosian
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive
gptkbp:notable_appearance Spassky's comeback
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Game_10
gptkbp:notable_quote Quotes from both players
gptkbp:number_of_games gptkb:24
gptkbp:number_of_matches Extensive analysis by experts
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
gptkbp:outcome Draws were common
gptkbp:predecessor Petrosian vs. Botvinnik, 1963
gptkbp:rating Both players were top-rated
gptkbp:result Spassky won 12.5 -11.5
gptkbp:significance First World Championship match in the Soviet Union
gptkbp:strategic_importance Endgame play
gptkbp:style Diverse playing styles showcased
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Spassky_vs._Fischer,_1972
gptkbp:tactics Innovative tactics used
Strategic innovations introduced
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkbp:youth_club Increased membership in chess clubs