TIME Magazine, 31 JULY 1972
The World Chess Championship of 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer (1943–2008) of the United States and defending champion Boris Spassky of the Soviet Union (1937–) has been dubbed the Match of the Century. It was held in Iceland.
The first game was played on July 11, 1972. The last game (the 21st) began on August 31, was adjourned after 40 moves, and Spassky resigned the next day without resuming play.
For more information, please refer to:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Chess_Championship_1972
