Bobby's 1972 chess rival Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BORIS Bobby's 1972 chess rival (5)
7% SPASSKY Boris __, chess champion beaten by Bobby Fischer in 1972 (7) (7) The Guardian Weekend Apr 18, 2026
6% DEM Rep.'s rival (3) Premier Sunday Mar 15, 2026
5% MEN Chess pieces (3) Thomas Joseph Jun 27, 2026
5% GMS Chess pros (3) Universal Jun 26, 2026
5% BOARD What chess is played on (5)
5% TOOK Captured, as a chess piece (4) Universal Jun 24, 2026
5% MATE "Check" follower in chess (4)
5% GRAHAM "Bobby" actress Heather (6) Premier Sunday Jun 21, 2026
5% ELO Chess rating (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 19, 2026
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