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Boris Spassky
1937 - 2025
Boris Spassky
1937 - 2025
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1937
DIED
2025
Boris Spassky Obituary
Boris Spassky was a Russian chess grandmaster and world champion who famously lost to Bobby Fischer in the so-called "Match of the Century" in 1972.
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Rev/Fr Protodeacon George Haloulakos
March 10, 2025
Memory Eternal for World Chess Champion Boris Vasilievich Spassky. What is generally not known about Mr. Spassky is that he was an Orthodox Christian (not a Communist foot soldier). His life exemplified sportsmanship not gamesmanship. Spassky's family was blessed to have St Seraphim of Vyritsa (1866-1949) as its spiritual confessor. While his longtime friend and rival Bobby Fischer defeated the Soviet machine on the gameboard, Spassky defeated the Soviet machine on the Chessboard of Life. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Mr. Spassky. May Light Eternal shine upon you now and forevermore.
Love and Blessings,
Rev/Fr Protodeacon George Haloulakos
San Diego, California USA
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Jenee Emlyn
March 2, 2025
I am so sorry about Boris' loss. The Spassky family has my deepest condolences and I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. May Almighty God give you "everlasting comfort" (2 Thess. 2:16).
Jerry Davis
March 1, 2025
My condolences to your family. May you find peace and comfort reflecting on the life Boris lived. He accomplished many things. May God be with your family during this period of sadness.
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