The Soviet chess legend Boris Spassky, who was raised as an orphan and rose to acclaim globally, passed away on Thursday at the age of 88. Known for representing the USSR in the iconic and highly politicized “match of the century” against American chess player Bobby Fischer, Spassky leaves behind a legacy marked by his mastery of the game and the significant role he played in the Cold War era.

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