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Bobby Fischer

Pure chess genius - clean tactical vision, relentless precision
World Champion 1972-1975
1956-1975 - United States
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Peak ELO
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About Bobby Fischer

Bobby Fischer is an American chess grandmaster who won the World Chess Championship in 1972 by defeating Boris Spassky in Reykjavik. He is widely considered one of the greatest chess players of all time.

Career highlights

  • World Chess Champion 1972-1975
  • Youngest ever US Chess Champion (age 14)
  • Crushed Taimanov and Larsen 6-0 in 1971

Signature game

Bobby Fischer vs Boris Spassky - World Championship 1972 Game 6 - 1-0
Game 6 of the 1972 World Championship - the chess game of the 20th century.

Bobby Fischer videos (1,340 total)