Background
SPASSKY, Boris was born on January 30, 1937 in Leningrad.
SPASSKY, Boris was born on January 30, 1937 in Leningrad.
Faculty of Journalism, Leningrad State University.
Journalist; 1953 gained title International Master m tournament in Bucharest. 1955 competed in: Students World Team Championship at Lyons, Junior World Championship in Antwerp and International Tournament in Goteborg, where he received the title International Grand Master. 1956 competed in tournament for world champion contenders, Amsterdam.
Competed in 1955 and 1956 USSR Championships where he won 3-4-5-6 and 1-2-3 places. 1960 competed in International Tournament at Mardel Plata, Argentina.
Married 1st Marina Shcherbacheva in 1975.