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Spassky

Spassky

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A Russian chess player who was world champion from 1969 to 1972
  • proper noun
  • /ˈspæski/
: Spassky
  • Now, mind you, Spassky was supported by the Russian chess machine.
  • Boris Spassky
  • Fischer-Spassky
  • chess with Spassky

Examples

  • In 1972, he defeated Russian Boris Spassky and became the champion of the world.

  • His Russian opponent, Boris Spassky, resigned today's game on the 42nd move.

    Pawn Sacrifice (2015)

  • Now, mind you, Spassky was supported by the Russian chess machine.

  • Bobby, no one expected you to beat Spassky.

    Pawn Sacrifice (2015)

  • With them is the current world champion, Boris Spassky.

    Pawn Sacrifice (2015)

  • Bobby Fischer beat Boris Spassky today in the third game of the World Chess Championship.

    Pawn Sacrifice (2015)

  • The match between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer has taken a decidedly disappointing turn.

    Pawn Sacrifice (2015)

  • Bobby Fischer beat Boris Spassky today in the third game of the World Chess Championship.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Spassky comes from the Russian word spas meaning 'savior' and the ending -sky meaning 'from' or 'of'. So, the name once meant 'of the Saviour' or 'from the place of the Saviour', which helps you remember it as a Russian family name.