Botvinnik famously wrote that Spassky was the first truly universal player in the whole of chess history. It is true that positional play and attacks went hand in hand in Spassky’s games, but at the same time, he had a clear style and process. In his games, he would aim to achieve harmonious and active development, to begin a combination attack at the first opportunity. Spassky’s ability to realise this plan was outstanding, granting his attacks considerable consistency and strength. When Spassky started to attack and sacrifice, he was difficult to stop.