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Play Like A World Champion: Petrosian and Spassky

Play Like A World Champion: Petrosian and Spassky

In 1963 Tigran Petrosian unseated Mikhail Botvinnik as world champion for the final time. Petrosian was a defensive genius and held his title again in 1966 against Boris Spassky. In 1969 Spassky won another candidates cycle and defeated Petrosian to take the title.

Petrosian vs Botvinnik 1963

In 1963 Botvinnik defended his title for the final time against Tigran Petrosian. Afterward, Botvinnik said that he had difficulty predicting Petrosian's moves.
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Petrosian vs Spassky 1966

In 1966 Boris Spassky earned a match against Petrosian. Spassky was widely considered a favorite, but Petrosian won several amazing games and retained his title 12.5-11.5.
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Spassky vs Petrosian 1969

Spassky fought back after his loss in 1966 and earned another shot at the title in 1969. This time he didn't underestimate Petrosian and won the title 12.5-10.5 , becoming the 10th World Champion!
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Play Like A World Champion: Petrosian and Spassky

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