Author: Willy Simons

Boris Spassky From Russia With Love

Spassky won the world chess championship in 1969 by winning his match against Tigran Petrosian. Unfortunately, he is best known for losing his title to American Bobby Fisher in 1972. That match dubbed “Match...

Vasily Smyslov a Chess Legend

Vasily Smyslov defeated Botvinnik to become the 7th world chess champion (1957-58). His reign was short since he lost the rematch the following year. Nonetheless, Smyslov remained a top chess player until he retired...

Capablanca the Human Chess Machine

Many chess players considered Capablanca one of the best chess players of all time. He is famous for his fabulous endgame technique and great defensive skills. As an adult, Capablanca only lost 34 serious...