Bobby Fischer

Chess player and world champion

Bobby Fischer - Chess player and world champion
Born

March 9th, 1943
82 years ago

Died

January 17th, 2008
17 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American chess player and author, recognized as one of the greatest chess prodigies in history. Fischer became a World Chess Champion in 1972 after defeating Boris Spassky in a highly publicized match during the Cold War. This victory sparked a chess boom in the United States. Fischer contributed significantly to modern chess through his innovative opening strategies and emphasized the importance of psychological warfare in competitive play. He authored several books on chess, including the influential 'My 60 Memorable Games.' After becoming reclusive, Fischer spent years living in different countries, including Japan, before his death in 2008.

Winning the 1972 World Chess Championship

Authored 'My 60 Memorable Games'

Defeated Boris Spassky

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