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Boris Spassky, the chess player who was a victim of Bobby Fischer but also much more
The world champion, dethroned by the American in the middle of the Cold War, died on February 27 in Moscow at the age of 88 after a life worthy of the movies ...
British Comedy Guide9y
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Fine Example Of A Victorian Chess Set (1865)
Especially one whose staff are helpful and actually know what they're talking about? Rupert's answer is to challenge Mumford to a "chess-duel" (obviously), while Beverley, Toby and Faye try to save ...
Luka Doncic's Silent Duel with Kevin Durant in the Lakers vs. Suns Game
The recent game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns highlighted such a duel, focusing on the silent yet palpable rivalry between two of the NBA's brightest stars: Luka Doncic and Kevin ...
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Spassky: Legendary loser of ‘match of century’ dies
Spassky is best remembered for his duel with American Bobby Fischer in 1972, which was emblematic of the confrontation between East and West. The Soviet chess giant lived a checkered life, flitting ...
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Boris Spassky: Legendary loser of chess 'match of the century' dies at 88
Spassky is best remembered for his duel with American Bobby Fischer in 1972, which was emblematic of the confrontation between East and West. The Soviet chess giant lived a checkered life, flitting ...