Chess Legend Boris Spassky Passes Away: Tributes Pour in from Around the World

RIP to the 10th world champion, Boris Spassky, here looking over my shoulder at my match with Hübner in 1985. Boris was never above befriending and mentoring the next generation, especially those of us who, like him, didn’t fit comfortably into the Soviet machine. (He emigrated… pic.twitter.com/Fahk3XDP1o

— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) February 27, 2025

Remembering a Chess Legend: Boris Spassky (1937–2025)

The chess world mourns the loss of Boris Spassky, the 10th World Champion and one of the greatest players of all time. A true prodigy, Spassky became a Grandmaster at 18 and claimed the World Chess Championship title in 1969.… pic.twitter.com/82EKcoE1ta

— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) February 27, 2025

1972 was the greatest chess match of all time. Spassky demonstrated unparalleled fighting spirit and character on and off the chess board. This is one of my favorite photos from Harry Benson’s book. May Boris Spassky Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/zKmGKlXTV6

— Hans Niemann (@HansMokeNiemann) February 27, 2025

Chess legend Boris Spassky, a good friend, just passed away at age 88! RIP Boris!

I first met him in Cannes in 1986. We clicked and became friends immediately and he invited he invited us to his residence in Paris for dinner. We had many more memorable conversations at dinner… pic.twitter.com/n2ZD5OvOmS

— Susan Polgar (@SusanPolgar) February 27, 2025

Boris Vasilievich Spassky was a fascinating person and a great champion. I had a privilege to dine and talk to him on many occasions and i remember his wonderful sense of humor and witty words.
The first time i met him it was around 2005 or 2006. He complimented my play with…

— Levon Aronian (@LevAronian) February 27, 2025

He was not only a wonderful champion, but also a fascinating personality. Anyone who met him will surely remember him – forever. His character came through in every possible way, especially with his sense of humour, his brilliant mind, his facial expressions.
He turned to chess… pic.twitter.com/oXk1sNT0A7

— Judit Polgar (@GMJuditPolgar) February 27, 2025