Current Affairs - Obituary - Discussion

Boris Spassky was a Russian chess grandmaster, born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Soviet Union. He became an International Grandmaster in 1955 and went on to become the 10th World Chess Champion in 1969. Although he later moved to France and represented the country in several chess tournaments, his origins and early career were rooted in Russia. Sadly, Spassky passed away at the age of 88, as confirmed by International Chess Federation (FIDE) general director Emil Sutovsky. His demise marks the end of an era in the chess world, where he left an indelible mark with his strategic brilliance, sportsmanship, and deep understanding of the game.