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Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, the 10th World Chess Champion from 1969-1972, has passed away at the age of 88. Known for his sportsmanship, he lost the iconic match against American Bobby Fischer during the Cold War. Spassky took French nationality in 1978 and represented France in three chess Olympiads. He later returned to Russia.

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