Born in Leningrad, USSR in 1937, Boris Spassky became World Chess Champion in 1969. He held that title until 1972 when he lost to American Bobby Fischer. In September 1984, Spassky played chess with local fans at the Freeport Memorial Library.
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Susan Polgar
In October 1985, 16 year old Susan Polgar simultaneously played 28 opponents at the Freeport Memorial Library in an event sponsored by the Freeport Chess Club. Polgar was Women's World Champion of Chess from 1996 to 1999. She was the first woman in the history of the game to win the title of Grandmaster.
Sources:
-- Newsday 22 July 1984.
"Boris Vasilyevich Spassky." Almanac of Famous People, 9th ed. Thomson Gale, 2007.
Marinaccio, Paul. "Teen Chess Wiz Keeps Opponents in Check." Newsday 21 October 1985: 19.
