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Biography

Boris Spassky: 1937–2025

Boris Spassky, former World Chess Champion who passed away recently, left an indelible mark on chess history through his remarkable career and gentlemanly demeanor. The article shares personal memories of friendship between the author and Spassky, highlighting their encounters from the late 1970s until his later years in Moscow. A new chess training software version 18 is introduced with enhanced capabilities including playing style analysis and access to billions of games.

100 or so books that shaped a century of science

A curated list of influential scientific books from the 20th century spans multiple disciplines including physics, biology, anthropology, and computer science. The collection features seminal works from renowned scientists like Einstein, Darwin, and Feynman, alongside important field guides and scientific explorations. Notable selections range from theoretical physics and mathematical principles to evolutionary biology and human consciousness studies.