Boris Spassky simultaneous exhibition Zurich 2009

[ottogunsche]

I had the privilege of meeting Boris Spassky once in the very early 1990's. The man is a gentleman as well as being a great player. I wish him well and thanks for loading this video up.

[renumeratedfrog]

He looks like Joe Pesci from "Goodfellas". :P

[buzzbox2nd]

Well done Boris, you are ,and always will be a great man , i think your terrific , good luck to you , good luck and health to you :)

[tealbluewhite]

how do you get a seat? can any amateur just walk in and get a seat to play?

[Vonzi0000]

No you had to win the seat.

[renumeratedfrog]

@tealbluewhite I know that Shirov charges $20 per simul game.

[thechessgeek]

Amazing!! I highly respect Spassky for what he says on Fischer!! Where did you get this!!?

[Vonzi0000]

I recorded it myself on the 22.8. in zürich (thats were I live). It was the 200-year anniversary of the "Schachgesellschaft Zürich"

Check out the link in the description for more information.

[thechessgeek]

Wow, that's awesome, witnessing those legendary players! I'll check out the link!

[romeobishop]

I just checked out all the vids with the lengendary players giving simultaneous exhibitions, why the shades with Spassky.