Mikhail Botvinnik was a Soviet Chess grandmaster and one of the most influential figures in chess history. He became the World Chess Champion three times between 1948 and 1963 and was known for his deep theoretical understanding and contributions to chess strategy. Botvinnik also played a significant role in training future champions, including Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov, and was a key figure in the development of Soviet chess. His legacy includes not only his achievements on the board but also his impact on chess education and theory.
TRUEBobby Fischer became world chess champion in 1972.
No, Anand is the World Champion. Bobby Fischer died on January 17, 2008, in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Boris Spassky of the USSR.
i dont know for sure, but i do believe she's in the libraryi think
Former world chess champion Boris Spassky is 80 years old (birthdate: January 30, 1937).
Nikita Kruschev
I've heard that it is Mikhail Tal with an astounding 100 wins.
The current world chess champion is Viswanathan Anand
The answer is Garry Kasparov.
Top-ten all-time Soviet chess champions would arguably include: # Garry Kasparov # Anatoly Karpov # Mikhail Botvinnik # Alexander Alekhine # Mikhail Tal # Tigran Petrosian # Boris Spassky # Paul Keres # Viktor Korchnoi
The women's chess champion for 2008 was Alexandra Kosteniuk.
Chess World Champion
Viswanathan Anand is the current World Chess Champion as well as an Indian Grand Chess-master .
Bobby Fischer is not the current World Chess Champion. Anand is.
Boris Vasilievich Spassky , he was the 10th World Chess Champion .
Mikhail Tal(1936-1992)was known as a chess wizard for his imaginative attacking and dynamic play. He had a highly powerful and tactical style, always willing to take risks, and a great swindler. He was the 8th World Chess Champion from 1960-1961. He was also called "The Magician from Riga."
The brilliant Paul Morphy was both. He was recognized as the world chess champion but before there was a formal champion.