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Tigran Petrosian

Tigran Petrosian

Soviet grandmaster of Armenian descent, world champion from 1963 to 1969, known for defensive play.

Person

17 Jun 1929 – 13 Aug 1984

Over time

succeeded
Mikhail Botvinnik
was succeeded by
Boris Spassky

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q180636

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Relations

succeeded:
  • Mikhail Botvinniksince 1963

    As world chess champion.

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was succeeded by:
  • Boris Spasskysince 1969

    As world chess champion.

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