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Commemorative cover postmarked at Reykjavík, Iceland, on September 1, 1972, the day that Spassky resigned during the World Chess Championship final, signed in black felt tip by Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. In fine condition.
The 1972 World Chess Championship match between American challenger Bobby Fischer and Soviet champion Boris Spassky, held in Reykjavik, Iceland, became one of the most famous events in chess history, often dubbed the 'Match of the Century.' Beyond the board, it symbolized Cold War tensions, as Fischer represented the United States against the long-dominant Soviet chess establishment. The match was filled with drama: Fischer initially forfeited Game 2 over disputes about cameras, fell behind early, then mounted an extraordinary comeback with creative and aggressive play. Ultimately, Fischer won the match 12½–8½, ending decades of Soviet dominance in world chess and sparking a surge of interest in the game worldwide.
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