The union says Larsen took part in the World Chess Championship in 1965, 1968, 1971, and 1977. He played against Boris Spassky, of the former Soviet Union, and American Bobby Fischer, among others. Larsen, a six-time Danish champion, was known for his fierce and freeflowing playing style. The union says Larsen passed away in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was living with his wife. Funeral arrangements were not immediately clear Friday.
Bent Larsen, considered Denmark's greatest chess player, has died. He was 75. The Danish Chess Union says Larsen died Thursday after a short illness. The cause of death was not given.
He was among the five best players in the world at one time with a rating of 2660.
PeterRoeder31 9 months ago
Que paciencia muestra Larsen con todos esos sapos tocando las piezas!
dcrescl0 9 months ago
Bent Larsen, Grande Maestro ! Q.E.P.D.
Bent Larsen, Great Master ! RIP
johnsteven001 1 year ago
What strange position is that?
PeterRoeder31 1 year ago
nice video about a great player !
LuxusOhr 1 year ago
rip bent larsen-
hswatnik 1 year ago
q.e.p.d.
tirsomontesino 1 year ago
The union says Larsen took part in the World Chess Championship in 1965, 1968, 1971, and 1977. He played against Boris Spassky, of the former Soviet Union, and American Bobby Fischer, among others. Larsen, a six-time Danish champion, was known for his fierce and freeflowing playing style. The union says Larsen passed away in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was living with his wife. Funeral arrangements were not immediately clear Friday.
vrfrancia 1 year ago
I just read that he died yesterday. R. I. P. Bent Larsen
buttflasher 1 year ago
@buttflasher yes :(
Bent Larsen, considered Denmark's greatest chess player, has died. He was 75. The Danish Chess Union says Larsen died Thursday after a short illness. The cause of death was not given.
vrfrancia 1 year ago
Is he talking Spanish or Portugease?
PeterRoeder31 9 months ago
@PeterRoeder31 He's talking Spanish.
vrfrancia 6 months ago
The juggernaut of the 1960s, Bent Larsen
pinnoy 2 years ago