Spassky vs Fischer 1972

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spassky
gptkbp:broadcasts televised worldwide
gptkbp:chess_opening gptkb:2020
gptkb:English_Opening
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:chess_match
1937
traditional
positional
calm demeanor
continued to play competitively
remains a respected player
' I have no regrets.'
promoted chess in the Soviet Union.
gptkbp:controversy political pressure
withdrawal from games
gptkbp:date gptkb:1972
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:final_score Fischer 12.5, Spassky 8.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spassky vs Fischer 1972
gptkbp:impact increased popularity of chess
gptkbp:location Reykjavik, Iceland
gptkbp:loser gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Game_1
gptkb:Game_21
gptkb:Game_6
gptkbp:notable_match reclusive
July 11, 1972
September 3, 1972
gptkbp:number_of_games gptkb:21
gptkbp:number_of_matches active in chess community
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:2008
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
1943
extensive
aggressive
intimidation
influenced future generations
declined to defend title
' Chess is life.'
U. S. Chess Champion
popularized chess in the U. S.
gptkbp:repertoire gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
gptkbp:significance Cold War tensions
gptkbp:title gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Bobby_Fischer