Igor Bondarevsky - Coaches The World Champion

Coaches The World Champion

Bondarevsky coached Boris Spassky during his ascent to the World Chess Championship, beginning in the early 1960s, culminating with Spassky's win over Tigran Petrosian in the 1969 title match.

His wife, Valentina Kozlovskaya, is also a strong player.

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