Which famous chess match was played in Reykjavík in 1972?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The world championship match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky
- Step 1: The match was in the Cold War. Step 2. Fischer won. Answer: The world championship match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. Why not the others: The other events were elsewhere or later.
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