1943–2008 / United States
Bobby Fischer
A teenager changes the board.
A life at the board
Fischer won the 1957/58 US Championship while still a teenager. He became the eleventh world champion by defeating Boris Spassky in 1972. His career combined meticulous preparation with outstanding endgame technique. He did not defend his title in 1975.
- 1943Born.
- 1956Plays Donald Byrne in New York.
- 1957/58Wins his first US Championship.
- 1969Publishes My 60 Memorable Games.
- 1972Wins the world championship against Spassky.
- 2008Dies.
FOR DISCUSSION
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