Spassky vs Fischer 1972

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bobby_fischer's_title gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
gptkbp:boris_spassky's_title gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
gptkbp:broadcasts televised worldwide
gptkbp:chess_olympiad gptkb:2020
gptkb:English_Opening
gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
1937
traditional
positional
calm demeanor
continued to play competitively
remains a respected player
' I have no regrets.'
promoted chess in the Soviet Union.
gptkbp:date gptkb:1972
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
gptkbp:final_score Fischer 12.5, Spassky 8.5
gptkbp:first_match July 11, 1972
September 3, 1972
gptkbp:fischer's_controversies withdrawal from games
gptkbp:fischer's_post_match_life reclusive
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:number_of_games gptkb:21
gptkbp:produces gptkb:2008
gptkb:American
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:spassky's_controversies political pressure
gptkbp:spassky's_post_match_life active in chess community
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spassky
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5