Svetozar Gligoric (1923–2012)
Author of Fischer vs. Spassky: World Chess Championship Match, 1972
About the Author
Svetozar Gligoric is an acclaimed journalist and grandmaster. Once rated the strongest European chess player outside Russia, he is recognised as one of the great practitioners of the King's Indian Defence
Image credit: Gligoric, European Championship 1961 at Oberhausen
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- Other names
- Глигорич, Светозар
GLIOGORIĆ, Svetozar
GLIOGORIC, Svetozar
GLIOGORIC, S. - Birthdate
- 1923-02-02
- Date of death
- 2012-08-14
- Gender
- male
- Occupations
- journalist
chess player - Nationality
- Serbia
- Birthplace
- Belgrade, Kingdom of Yugoslavia
- Places of residence
- Belgrade, Serbia (birth)
- Place of death
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Associated Place (for map)
- Belgrade, Serbia
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A quick retelling of the 1972 world championship match. Great side notes on each game. One of my favorite chess books.
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