Statements (2,048)
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:chess_match
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| gptkbp:advocated_for |
chess as a sport
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| gptkbp:age |
gptkb:14
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| gptkbp:age_at_first_major_tournament_win |
gptkb:14
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| gptkbp:age_at_victory |
gptkb:14
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| gptkbp:age_during_event |
gptkb:11
gptkb:15 |
| gptkbp:award |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
gptkb:Lasker_Award gptkb:Chess_Oscar gptkb:Mikhail_Botvinnik_Award International Grandmaster U. S. Chess Champion |
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
Grandmaster title
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| gptkbp:awarded_to |
gptkb:Grandmaster
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship gptkb:Lasker_Award Grandmaster title the title of Grandmaster World Chess Federation title the title of International Grandmaster |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1972
gptkb:Chess_World_Championship gptkb:World_Chess_Championship gptkb:Lasker_Award gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_title gptkb:Chess_Oscar gptkb:Mikhail_Botvinnik_Award gptkb:U._S._Chess_Championships FIDE Grandmaster title Chess Olympiad gold medal U. S. Chess Champion multiple times World Chess Championship Title |
| gptkbp:became_a_national_hero_in |
gptkb:the_United_States
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| gptkbp:biography |
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_Teaches_Chess
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer:_The_Dark_Side_of_Genius gptkb:Bobby_Fischer:_The_Definitive_Book_on_Chess gptkb:My_60_Memorable_Games gptkb:Endgame:_Bobby_Fischer's_Remarkable_Rise_and_Fall Bobby Fischer: The Man Who Was Chess Bobby Fischer: The Career and Complete Games of the American World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer: A Life in Chess Bobby Fischer: The Lion of Brooklyn Bobby Fischer: The True Story Bobby Fischer: The Wandering King Bobby Fischer: The Definitive Book ' Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess'. ' Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations, and Games'. ' My Great Predecessors'. ' Bobby Fischer: The Career and Complete Games of the American World Chess Champion'. Bobby Fischer: The Eternal Child |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1943-03-09
March 9, 1943 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois,_USA |
| gptkbp:birth_year |
1943
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| gptkbp:born |
gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York
March 9, 1943 Learned chess at age 6 Jewish parents |
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Chicago
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois 1943 |
| gptkbp:born_on |
March 9, 1943
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| gptkbp:career_start |
gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York
Started playing chess at age 6 Born in Chicago, Illinois Grew up in Brooklyn, New York started playing chess at age 6 taught chess by his mother Showed prodigious talent in chess showed prodigious talent in chess at a young age showed prodigious talent |
| gptkbp:challenged_the_soviet_chess_dominance_by |
winning the championship
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| gptkbp:championship |
gptkb:1972
1972-1975 |
| gptkbp:chess_awards_won |
Numerous chess awards
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| gptkbp:chess_contribution_to |
Modern chess theory
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| gptkbp:chess_controversies |
Involved in various controversies.
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| gptkbp:chess_controversy |
political views
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| gptkbp:chess_documentary |
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_Against_the_World
Subject of several documentaries |
| gptkbp:chess_education_influence |
Inspiration for chess programs
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| gptkbp:chess_endgame_skill |
Exceptional endgame skills
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| gptkbp:chess_endgame_strategy |
endgame strategies
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| gptkbp:chess_endgame_study |
gptkb:Fischer's_endgame_studies
gptkb:Fischer's_Endgame_Studies Fischer's studies on pawn structure Studied endgames extensively |
| gptkbp:chess_endgame_technique |
gptkb:Zugzwang
Exceptional endgame technique Known for precise endgame play |
| gptkbp:chess_fame |
gptkb:cultural_icon
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| gptkbp:chess_film |
gptkb:Pawn_Sacrifice
Subject of the film ' Pawn Sacrifice'. |
| gptkbp:chess_game_analysis |
gptkb:Fischer_vs._Byrne_1956
Fischer's games analyzed by experts |
| gptkbp:chess_game_record |
Fischer's game records preserved
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| gptkbp:chess_influence_in |
International chess community
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| gptkbp:chess_influence_on |
Chess education
American chess culture Computer chess development |
| gptkbp:chess_influence_on_culture |
Influenced popular culture and media
Chess in popular media |
| gptkbp:chess_influence_on_players |
Influenced many chess players.
Inspired generations of players |
| gptkbp:chess_legacy_continues |
His legacy continues to be celebrated.
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| gptkbp:chess_legacy_impact |
Impact on future generations of players
Lasting impact on chess culture His legacy continues to influence chess. |
| gptkbp:chess_match_preparation |
Intensive preparation
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| gptkbp:chess_olympiad |
gptkb:Chess_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_Teaches_Chess gptkb:Fischer_vs._Byrne gptkb:My_60_Memorable_Games gptkb:2004 gptkb:Deep_Blue gptkb:Fischer's_Mate gptkb:Fischer's_Mate_in_3 gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:Fritz gptkb:Fischer_Random_Chess gptkb:Chess_Base gptkb:The_Game_of_Chess gptkb:Chess_Fundamentals gptkb:Fischer_vs._Byrne_1956 Individualism individualism legendary status Influence on future generations intellectual pursuit inspiration for future generations new strategies Pawn structure inspiration for future players pawn structure intense preparation Subject of documentaries and films longest unbeaten streak computer analysis deep analysis Influence on modern chess considered one of the greatest players theory of endgames influence on chess culture first American to win World Championship importance of preparation One of the greatest chess players theory of pawn structure Considered one of the greatest players pawn structure analysis deep analysis of positions Deep analysis of positions Individualism in chess Innovated chess strategies Recognized as a chess genius First American to win the World Chess Championship youngest grandmaster Longest unbeaten streak In-depth game analysis recognized as a chess genius Inducted into the Chess Hall of Fame Fischer's Game Analysis Fischer's match strategies New strategies in chess Numerous articles and interviews Regarded as one of the greatest players ever. World Champion from 1972 to 1975 individualism in chess youngest grandmaster at the time Believed in the importance of preparation Considered one of the greatest chess players Innovated many chess strategies. Published many articles on chess. Understood the psychological aspects of chess. Computer analysis of games Fischer's mate in 3 Chess as a metaphor for life. Understanding of chess psychology Influenced chess engines importance of psychological warfare in chess |
| gptkbp:chess_opening |
gptkb:Philidor_Counter-Gambit
gptkb:King's_Gambit gptkb:Bishop's_Opening gptkb:Four_Knights_Game gptkb:Smith-Morra_Gambit gptkb:Sicilian_Taimanov gptkb:French_Defense gptkb:Ruy_Lopez gptkb:Sicilian_Scheveningen gptkb:Sveshnikov_Variation gptkb:Sicilian_Defense:_Scheveningen_Variation gptkb:Center_Game gptkb:English_Defense gptkb:Nimzowitsch_Defense gptkb:Philidor_Defense gptkb:Sicilian_Poisoned_Pawn gptkb:Pirc_Defense gptkb:Sicilian_Classical gptkb:Latvian_Gambit gptkb:London_System gptkb:Bogo-Indian_Defense gptkb:Sicilian_Defense gptkb:Accelerated_Dragon gptkb:Dragon_Variation gptkb:Colossus gptkb:English_Opening gptkb:Italian_Game gptkb:Dutch_Defense gptkb:Grünfeld_Defense gptkb:Scotch_Game gptkb:Englund_Gambit gptkb:Grünfeld_Defense_Exchange_Variation gptkb:Nimzo-Indian_Defense gptkb:Scandinavian_Defense gptkb:Albin_Counter-Gambit gptkb:Karpov_Variation gptkb:Sicilian_Accelerated_Dragon gptkb:Sicilian_Dragon gptkb:Grünfeld_Gambit gptkb:Chigorin_Defense gptkb:Scheveningen_Variation gptkb:Sicilian_Defense:_Kan_Variation gptkb:Sicilian_Defense:_Najdorf_Variation gptkb:Vienna_Game gptkb:Danish_Gambit gptkb:Sicilian_Defense:_Dragon_Variation gptkb:Hedgehog_System gptkb:Keres_Attack gptkb:Scotch_Gambit gptkb:Sicilian_Hedgehog gptkb:Sicilian_Kan gptkb:Sicilian_Najdorf gptkb:Stonewall_Attack gptkb:Queen's_Gambit_Declined gptkb:King's_Indian_Defense gptkb:Philidor's_Defense gptkb:French_Defense:_Classical_Variation gptkb:Queen's_Gambit gptkb:Fischer-Sozin_Attack gptkb:Sicilian_Sveshnikov gptkb:Benoni_Defense gptkb:Czech_Defense gptkb:Budapest_Gambit gptkb:King's_Indian_Attack gptkb:Catalan_Opening gptkb:Evans_Gambit gptkb:Reti_Opening gptkb:Trompowsky_Attack gptkb:Two_Knights_Defense gptkb:Fischer_Defense gptkb:Alekhine's_Defense gptkb:Caro-Kann_Defense:_Advance_Variation gptkb:Karpov_Defense gptkb:Sicilian_Defense:_Accelerated_Dragon_Variation Najdorf Variation 1.e4 e4 Diverse repertoire Modern Defense Tarrasch Defense Stonewall Defense Tartakower System theory of openings Developed new strategies innovative opening strategies Leningrad Variation Caro-Kann Defense Benko Gambit Owen's Defense Innovator in openings Benoni Defense: Modern Variation Innovations in openings. Introduced new ideas in openings Fischer-Spassky match influenced opening theory Pioneered opening preparation. Leningrad Dutch Meticulous opening preparation Pioneered new opening ideas |
| gptkbp:chess_personality |
Eccentric
Eccentric and reclusive |
| gptkbp:chess_philosophies |
Had unique philosophies about the game.
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| gptkbp:chess_philosophy_influence |
Influence on chess literature
Psychological warfare in chess Influenced chess philosophy. |
| gptkbp:chess_player_achievement |
First American World Champion
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| gptkbp:chess_player_type |
Aggressive tactician
Aggressive player |
| gptkbp:chess_prodigy |
age 15
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| gptkbp:chess_rating_peak |
2785
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| gptkbp:chess_recognition_awards |
Received awards for his contributions to chess.
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| gptkbp:chess_retirement |
Retired from competitive chess.
retired from competitive chess |
| gptkbp:chess_rival |
gptkb:Mikhail_Tal
gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov |
| gptkbp:chess_rivalries |
gptkb:Karpov
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| gptkbp:chess_techniques |
tactical motifs
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| gptkbp:chess_tournament_win |
Won the 1964 US Championship.
|
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Jesse_Fischer
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
gptkb:chess_match
chess literature chess openings computer chess |
| gptkbp:contributes_to |
gptkb:chess_match
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| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:chess_match
Chess theory chess literature chess openings popularizing chess endgame theory opening theory chess psychology developed chess theory Promotion of chess as a sport Psychological warfare in chess Popularized chess in the USA popularized chess in the United States Chess theory advancements Developed new chess strategies Popularizing chess in the USA popularizing chess in the USA Developed new strategies in chess |
| gptkbp:controversy |
political views
legal issues Political views Anti-Semitic remarks anti-Semitic remarks Anti-American statements arrest in Japan refusal to defend title Political views and anti-Semitic remarks Refusal to defend title in 1975 Withdrew from competitive chess after 1972 anti-American statements Refusal to defend title withdrawal from chess tournaments Paranoia and anti-Semitic remarks refusal to defend his title in 1975 support for the 9/11 attacks anti-American remarks Arrest in Japan Fled to Iceland |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:created |
gptkb:Fischer_Random_Chess
youngest grandmaster youngest grandmaster at the time American chess champion youngest U. S. Champion |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
Featured in documentaries and films
Subject of books and articles Cultural icon in chess history Symbol of Cold War chess rivalry |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
in the 20th century
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| gptkbp:current_champion |
gptkb:chess_match
individualism in chess |
| gptkbp:current_club |
gptkb:Brooklyn_Chess_Club
gptkb:Marin_Chess_Club |
| gptkbp:date_of_first_major_tournament_win |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:death_date |
gptkb:64
2008-01-17 January 17, 2008 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
Reykjavik, Iceland
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| gptkbp:death_year |
gptkb:2008
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| gptkbp:decline |
after 1975
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| gptkbp:declined_in |
1996 rematch offer
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| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:Donald_Byrne
gptkb:Anthony_Saidy gptkb:Robert_H._Byrne gptkb:Boris_Spassky gptkb:William_Lombardy gptkb:Samuel_Reshevsky gptkb:Arthur_Bisguier gptkb:Reuben_Fine gptkb:Pal_Benko gptkb:Arnold_Denker gptkb:Larry_Evans gptkb:Edmar_Mednis several top Soviet players |
| gptkbp:defeated_opponent_in_first_major_tournament_win |
gptkb:Samuel_Reshevsky
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| gptkbp:developed_by |
new chess openings
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| gptkbp:died |
2008-01-17
January 17, 2008 |
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:2008
gptkb:Reykjavik Reykjavik, Iceland |
| gptkbp:died_on |
2008-01-17
January 17, 2008 |
| gptkbp:documentary |
gptkb:Searching_for_Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_Against_the_World The Last Game |
| gptkbp:early_achievement |
Youngest grandmaster at age 15
youngest grandmaster |
| gptkbp:early_chess_training |
taught by mother
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| gptkbp:ended |
gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_Game_6
gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_endgame gptkb:Fischer_vs._Petrosian,_1971 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_6 Fischer-Spassky, 1972 Bobby Fischer vs. Donald Byrne |
| gptkbp:established |
chess is war
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| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:Wijk_aan_Zee_Tournament
gptkb:Fischer_vs_Petrosian gptkb:Fischer_vs._Petrosian gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_World_Championship_1972 gptkb:World_Championship_2005 gptkb:World_Championship_Candidates gptkb:Grandmaster gptkb:US_Open_Chess_Championship gptkb:Fischer_vs._Karpov gptkb:Moscow_1956 gptkb:US_Open gptkb:World_Cup_1970 gptkb:World_Team_Championship gptkb:Grand_Slam_Chess_Tournament gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1972 gptkb:World_Women's_Championship gptkb:Linares_Tournament gptkb:1972_World_Chess_Championship gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1975 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1992 gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_1992 gptkb:Candidates_Tournament_1959 gptkb:World_Chess_Champion_1972 gptkb:FIFA_World_Cup gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_Candidates gptkb:World_Chess_Championship gptkb:Fischer_vs._Petrosian_1971 gptkb:World_Championship_2000 gptkb:World_Blitz_Championship gptkb:World_Championship_2001 gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_1972 gptkb:World_Youth_Championship gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky_1972 gptkb:World_Championship_2008 gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_Match gptkb:World_Rapid_Championship gptkb:World_Chess_Cup gptkb:World_Championship_1972 gptkb:World_Championship_2007 gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1975 gptkb:World_Championship_2002 gptkb:1970_Interzonal_Tournament gptkb:Candidates_Tournament gptkb:King_and_Pawn_Endgame gptkb:Fischer_vs._Petrosian,_1971 gptkb:US_Chess_Championships gptkb:World_Championship_2003 gptkb:World_Championship_1999 gptkb:World_Chess_League gptkb:Candidates_Tournament_1971 gptkb:Interzonal_Tournament_1970 gptkb:Fischer-Petrosian_1970 gptkb:Fischer-Torre_1965 gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_Final gptkb:World_Championships gptkb:Interzonal_Tournament_1964 gptkb:World_Championship_1992 gptkb:World_Championship_1993 gptkb:World_Championship_1994 gptkb:World_Championship_1995 gptkb:World_Championship_1996 gptkb:World_Championship_1997 gptkb:World_Championship_1998 gptkb:World_Championship_2004 gptkb:World_Championship_2006 gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1992 gptkb:World_Champion_(chess) gptkb:New_York_Open gptkb:chess_match gptkb:1964_U._S._Chess_Championship gptkb:1992_rematch_against_Boris_Spassky gptkb:Bermuda_1968 gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_vs._Boris_Gelfand gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_vs._Boris_Spassky gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_vs._Dmitry_Andreikin gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_vs._Ian_Nepomniachtchi gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_vs._Peter_Svidler gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_vs_Boris_Spassky gptkb:Buenos_Aires_1970 gptkb:Fischer's_Endgame_Techniques gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1974 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1993 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1994 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1995 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1996 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1997 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1998 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1999 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_2000 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_2001 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_2002 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_2003 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_2004 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_2005 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_2006 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_2007 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_2008 gptkb:Fischer-Korchnoi_1970 gptkb:Fischer-Korchnoi_1971 gptkb:Fischer-Smyslov_1964 gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_Endgame gptkb:Fischer_Endgame_Technique gptkb:Fischer_vs_Larsen gptkb:Fischer_vs_Tigran_Petrosian gptkb:Mar_del_Plata_1959 gptkb:Reykjavik_1972 gptkb:Sofia_1966 gptkb:World_Blitz_Championship_1992 gptkb:World_Championship_Blitz_Event gptkb:World_Championship_Fischer_Random_Event gptkb:World_Championship_Rapid_Event gptkb:World_Championship_Team_Event gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1992_rematch gptkb:World_Rapid_Championship_1992 Aggressive International Grandmaster World Championship Match World Championship match aggressive strategic Positional play Hypermodern algebraic notation creative play Best of 24 games positional play positional Interzonal Tournament Algebraic Notation Olympiad Historic matches tactical endgame techniques hypermodernism Multiple tournament victories tactical genius World Junior Champion Aggressive and unorthodox hypermodern advanced endgame techniques theoretical endgames King and pawn endgame Queen and pawn endgame Youngest Grandmaster at the time Strong endgame player Hastings 1965 Fischer vs. Taimanov 1971 Fischer-Benko 1965 Fischer-Geller 1964 Fischer-Petrosian 1971 Fischer-Tal 1959 World Championship Semi-Final First American to win the World Chess Championship US Champion Algebraic notation first to reach 2700 rating US Chess Champion Piatigorsky Cup Fischer-Larsen 1964 Fischer-Reshevsky 1964 King and pawn endgames Rook endgames World Championship Qualifier Fischer-Bronstein 1964 Fischer-Kasparov 1992 Fischer-Keres 1964 Fischer-Polugaevsky 1970 Fischer-Torre 1970 Leningrad 1971 first American World Champion World Chess Championship Playoff World Chess Championship Qualifier World Chess Championship Semi-Final 1971 Candidates Matches Bishop and pawn endgame Bled 1961 Bobby Fischer vs. Alexander Grischuk Bobby Fischer vs. Anatoly Karpov Bobby Fischer vs. Anish Giri Bobby Fischer vs. Fabiano Caruana Bobby Fischer vs. Garry Kasparov Bobby Fischer vs. Hikaru Nakamura Bobby Fischer vs. Levon Aronian Bobby Fischer vs. Magnus Carlsen Bobby Fischer vs. Mikhail Tal Bobby Fischer vs. Sergey Karjakin Bobby Fischer vs. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov Bobby Fischer vs. Teimour Radjabov Bobby Fischer vs. Tigran Petrosian Bobby Fischer vs. Vassily Ivanchuk Bobby Fischer vs. Veselin Topalov Bobby Fischer vs. Viktor Korchnoi Bobby Fischer vs. Viswanathan Anand Bobby Fischer vs. Vladimir Kramnik First American to win World Championship First American to win the World Championship Fischer won 1972 World Championship Fischer-Benko 1964 Fischer-Gelfand 1992 Fischer-Geller 1965 Fischer-Larsen 1960 Fischer-Tal 1964 Historic matches against Soviet players only player to achieve a 100% score in a World Championship match Karpov vs. Fischer Palma de Mallorca 1970 Won against Boris Spassky World Championship Final World Championship Individual Event World Championship Knockout World Championship Playoff World Championship Round Robin World Championship Swiss System defeated Tigran Petrosian won 1964 US Championship won 1970 Interzonal Tournament Achieved many milestones in chess. Competed in numerous international competitions. Contributed to endgame theory. Known for exceptional endgame skills Played against many world champions. Fischer won against Spassky World Chess Championship Match Playoff World Chess Championship Match Tie-Breaks World Chess Championship Round Fischer won 20 games, lost 4 Won World Championship 1972 Popularized algebraic notation Famous for endgame techniques Fischer vs. Anatoly Karpov 1992 Fischer vs. Bent Larsen 1964 Fischer vs. Boris Spassky 1972 (Game 6) Fischer vs. Boris Spassky 1992 Fischer vs. Karpov (unofficial) 1992 Fischer vs. Mikhail Tal 1960 Fischer vs. Samuel Reshevsky 1964 Fischer vs. Tigran Petrosian 1970 Fischer vs. Viktor Korchnoi 1971 Fischer vs. Larsen 1971 winning the 1964 US Championship Achieved a rating of 2785 Won the 1964 US Chess Championship Won the 1966 Interzonal Tournament Won the 1970 Interzonal Tournament Won the 1971 Candidates Tournament Won the 1972 World Chess Championship Won the 1992 World Chess Championship Only player to win the World Championship by a 12-0 score |
| gptkbp:family |
Mother was a teacher
Father was a physicist |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1972
gptkb:1972_World_Chess_Championship gptkb:1964_Candidates_Tournament gptkb:psychological_warfare tactical brilliance aggressive tactics strategic depth controversial statements chess strategies creative play innovative strategies intense focus intellectual rigor eccentric behavior unconventional openings psychological tactics unique playing style world championship title his eccentric behavior Chess opening theory endgame technique endgame mastery deep calculations self-imposed exile unconventional strategies Psychological warfare in chess intellectual approach to chess defeating Boris Spassky his match against Boris Spassky chess genius unmatched talent 1972 World Chess Championship against Boris Spassky His match against Boris Spassky His match against Boris Spassky in 1972 his 1970s dominance his match against Spassky deep understanding of chess. Winning the World Chess Championship in 1972 His contributions to chess literature |
| gptkbp:famous_game_analysis |
gptkb:Game_6,_1972_World_Championship
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| gptkbp:famous_match |
gptkb:Fischer_vs._Petrosian
gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_World_Championship_1972 gptkb:Mikhail_Tal gptkb:Fischer_vs._Karpov gptkb:Fischer_vs._Byrne gptkb:1972_World_Championship_Match gptkb:1972_World_Chess_Championship gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1970 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1975 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1992 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1992_rematch gptkb:Fischer-Korchnoi_1974 gptkb:Fischer-Korchnoi_1992 gptkb:Fischer-Korchnoi_1992_rematch gptkb:Fischer-Petrosian_1966 gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_1992 gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_1992_rematch gptkb:Game_of_the_Century gptkb:1972_World_Championship gptkb:Fischer-Taimanov_1970 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Larsen gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_1972 gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_match gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky_1972 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_1 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_10 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_11 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_12 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_13 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_14 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_15 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_16 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_17 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_18 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_19 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_20 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_3 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_4 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_5 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_7 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_8 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_9 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Tal gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_match_1972 Fischer vs. Geller Fischer-Spassky, 1972 Fischer-Benko 1965 Fischer-Bronstein 1960 Fischer-Geller 1964 Fischer-Karpov 1992 rematch in Serbia Fischer-Karpov 1992 rematch in Yugoslavia Fischer-Korchnoi 1992 rematch in Serbia Fischer-Korchnoi 1992 rematch in Yugoslavia Fischer-Larsen 1966 Fischer-Petrosian 1971 Fischer-Reshevsky 1961 Fischer-Robatsch 1964 Fischer-Spassky 1992 rematch in Serbia Fischer-Spassky 1992 rematch in Yugoslavia Fischer-Tal 1959 Boris Spassky in 1972 Fischer vs. Spassky, Game 2 |
| gptkbp:famous_position |
gptkb:Fischer's_queen_sacrifice_in_Game_6
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
Chess is life.
Chess is war over the board. I have not yet begun to fight! Chess is a war over the board. I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves. I am not a chess player, I am a chess artist. I have always believed that chess is a game of skill. ' Chess is life.' ' I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves.' All that matters on the chessboard is good moves. The pawns are the soul of chess. ' I have always been a loner.' ' I like the moment when I break a man's ego.' I am not a chess player. I am a chess genius. I am not a pawn. I am the greatest chess player of all time. I don't believe in psychology. I don't want to be a part of the chess world. I have a great deal of respect for the game. I like the moment when I break a man's ego. The point is that I am not a chess player. ' The point of chess is to give yourself the best chance to win.' ' The point of chess is to give yourself the best chances of getting the best position.' I have a great deal of respect for the game of chess. ' I have always believed that chess is a game of skill, not luck.' I have never been a part of the chess establishment. ' All that matters on the chessboard is good moves.' ' I have not yet begun to fight.' I am a chess genius. I am not a chess player. I have a great time playing chess. |
| gptkbp:famous_rival |
gptkb:Mikhail_Tal
gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov gptkb:Boris_Spassky gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi gptkb:Tigran_Petrosian |
| gptkbp:fan_favorite |
gptkb:boxing
gptkb:Baseball classical music |
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Hans-Gerhardt_Fischer
|
| gptkbp:federation |
gptkb:US_Chess_Federation
|
| gptkbp:fide_id |
2785
|
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Searching_for_Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_Against_the_World gptkb:Pawn_Sacrifice |
| gptkbp:film_appearance |
gptkb:Searching_for_Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_Against_the_World |
| gptkbp:final_match_date |
gptkb:1957
gptkb:2005 gptkb:1992_rematch_against_Boris_Spassky gptkb:1992_rematch_with_Spassky Controversial due to political statements Played in Yugoslavia despite sanctions Won the match against Spassky Marked his return to competitive chess after years of absence |
| gptkbp:first_american |
to win World Championship
to win World Chess Championship |
| gptkbp:first_american_to_win |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
|
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
gptkb:2005
|
| gptkbp:first_chess_book |
gptkb:My_60_Memorable_Games
|
| gptkbp:first_chess_tournament |
gptkb:1956_Rosenwald_Trophy
|
| gptkbp:first_grandmaster |
gptkb:1964
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:first_match |
gptkb:1970
gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov gptkb:Vancouver gptkb:Mark_Taimanov won against Mark Taimanov |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:My_60_Memorable_Games
gptkb:Chess_Fundamentals Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Fischer_Random_Chess
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Robert_James_Fischer
|
| gptkbp:game_awards |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1972
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_title gptkb:Chess_Oscar Received numerous awards promoting chess worldwide Endorsed chess products |
| gptkbp:game_community |
Self-taught
self-taught Polarizing figure polarizing figure inspired many documentaries global chess community was often misunderstood had a tumultuous life had a complex personality was a cultural icon changed the game Influence on chess clubs Had a significant impact on the chess community. Bobby Fischer: The Definitive Book had a legacy in chess history had a significant impact on chess culture had a unique style of play was a genius in his field who changed the game. Controversial figure in chess community impact on chess organizations importance of chess in education who became a recluse who changed the game who faced many challenges who had a lasting impact who had a tumultuous life who had a unique style who inspired many books who left a complex legacy who remains a topic of discussion. who was both admired and criticized who was often misunderstood |
| gptkbp:gameplay |
gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972
gptkb:Fischer_vs._Byrne,_1964 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Karpov,_1975 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Korchnoi,_1970 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Larsen,_1970 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Petrosian,_1971 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Taimanov,_1971 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Tal,_1959 Fischer vs. Petrosian, 1970 Fischer vs. Gelfand, 1992 Fischer vs. Geller, 1964 Fischer vs. Karpov, 1992 Fischer vs. Najdorf, 1964 Fischer vs. Reshevsky, 1964 Fischer vs. Spassky, 1992 |
| gptkbp:had |
a complex personality
controversial views a rivalry with Anatoly Karpov controversial views on various topics a complex relationship with media a rivalry with Soviet players |
| gptkbp:had_a_controversial_match |
gptkb:1972_World_Chess_Championship
|
| gptkbp:had_a_controversial_personality |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:had_dispute_with |
gptkb:FIDE
|
| gptkbp:had_disputes_with |
gptkb:FIDE
|
| gptkbp:has_achieved |
Grandmaster title
perfect score in US Chess Championship 1968 |
| gptkbp:has_achievements |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
gptkb:FIDE_World_Chess_Championship gptkb:World_Chess_Champion_title Grandmaster title First American to win the World Chess Championship US Chess Champion youngest grandmaster at the time first American to win World Chess Championship |
| gptkbp:has_been_restored |
gptkb:chess_match
|
| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:Jesse_Fischer
Jinky Fischer |
| gptkbp:has_film |
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_Against_the_World
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
Chess Popularity in America
|
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:popular_culture
gptkb:chess_match competitive chess chess literature chess openings chess tournaments tournament play endgame theory computer chess chess competitions chess psychology Computer Chess Development |
| gptkbp:has_interest |
gptkb:Mathematics
gptkb:philosophy Religious Studies chess variants theory of chess |
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
chess education
chess history |
| gptkbp:has_quote |
gptkb:chess_match
|
| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
gptkb:Beverly_Sills
gptkb:chess_match the media Margeaux Fischer Margeaux D. Fischer |
| gptkbp:has_sibling |
gptkb:Joan_Fischer
|
| gptkbp:has_title |
gptkb:Grandmaster
gptkb:The_Phenom |
| gptkbp:health_issues |
Kidney failure
Suffered from mental health issues |
| gptkbp:highest_point |
2785
|
| gptkbp:hobbies |
gptkb:Solitaire
gptkb:poker gptkb:piano gptkb:Reading gptkb:music Fishing reading Piano playing Solitaire and crossword puzzles |
| gptkbp:hobby |
gptkb:poker
gptkb:piano gptkb:puzzles gptkb:music reading Playing poker Piano playing solving puzzles collecting stamps watching movies |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bobby Fischer
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased interest in chess in the US
Changed the perception of chess globally |
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Endgame
gptkb:Deep_Blue gptkb:chess_match gptkb:Kasparov inspired future generations increased popularity of chess Modern chess theory Chess theory modern chess Inspired future generations opening theory theoretical advancements modern chess theory inspired future generations of players opening repertoire Inspired future generations of players popularized chess in the US developed new strategies modern chess strategies modern chess players increased chess popularity impact on chess culture Modern chess players influenced chess literature global chess popularity Influenced modern chess theory global chess community promoted chess as a sport theory of endgames influence on chess literature popularized chess in media increased interest in chess. computer chess development Developed new strategies Contributed to chess literature popularized chess in the USA Popularized chess in the USA popularized chess in the United States Inspired many future chess players Popularized chess in the United States Popularized chess in the media Popularizing chess in the USA Revolutionized chess strategies influenced computer chess development influenced chess strategies and openings inspired a generation of chess players popularizing chess in the USA increased global interest in chess Pioneered psychological strategies Influenced chess theory and practice |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:chess_match
Modern chess theory modern chess computer chess |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Magnus_Carlsen
gptkb:Vladimir_Kramnik gptkb:Garry_Kasparov Modern chess theory Chess theory chess education chess strategies modern chess computer chess modern chess theory modern chess players computer chess development Modern Chess Theory American chess culture the popularity of chess in the Cold War era |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Mikhail_Tal
gptkb:Mikhail_Botvinnik gptkb:Paul_Morphy gptkb:Alexander_Alekhine gptkb:Paul_Keres gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi gptkb:Jose_Raul_Capablanca gptkb:Paul_Marshall previous chess champions |
| gptkbp:influenced_games |
gptkb:Garry_Kasparov
gptkb:Kasparov Inspired many future chess players |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Mikhail_Botvinnik
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Mikhail_Botvinnik
gptkb:Paul_Morphy gptkb:Alexander_Alekhine gptkb:Jose_Raul_Capablanca gptkb:chess_match many chess players young chess players Inspired many chess players Inspired many future chess players Younger chess players |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:chess_match future generations of chess players future generations of players the Fischer Random Chess |
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:U._S._Chess_Federation
gptkb:US_Chess_Federation gptkb:the_US_Chess_Federation the American chess team the American chess school the World Chess Federation the American chess community |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
biographies
documentaries and films numerous documentaries |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
the 20th century
|
| gptkbp:is_adept_at |
gptkb:Blitz_Chess
Psychological Tactics Endgame Techniques Opening Preparation Opening Theory Simultaneous Exhibitions Positional Play Tournament Play Tactical Play Chess Variants Chess Training Chess Endgame Strategy Chess Event Organization Chess Game Review Chess Opening Preparation Chess Problem Solving Chess Skill Assessment Chess Strategy Development |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the 1972 World Chess Championship
|
| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_title
Soviet dominance in chess |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
chess prodigy
|
| gptkbp:is_critical_for |
gptkb:FIDE
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:FIDE
gptkb:true political statements political views Political Statements his political views in chess history the chess community Soviet chess dominance modern chess training methods in chess politics in his views Withdrawal from Competitive Chess the chess establishment |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:documentaries
Documentary ' Bobby Fischer Against the World' |
| gptkbp:is_from |
gptkb:the_United_States
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
his match against Boris Spassky
winning the 1972 World Chess Championship his contributions to chess |
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
gptkb:Paul_Keres
gptkb:Candidates_Tournament gptkb:chess_match 1964 US Championship chess at age 6 |
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
his controversial behavior
his 1972 World Championship victory |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:chess_match
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1972
gptkb:1972_World_Chess_Championship gptkb:World_Chess_Championship gptkb:Cold_War_chess_rivalry gptkb:chess_match Chess strategies Psychological warfare chess openings chess strategies eccentric behavior opening theory theoretical contributions anti-establishment views Chess opening theory endgame technique brilliant tactics his contributions to chess theory Psychological warfare in chess psychological warfare in chess his psychological warfare unconventional playing style Chess theory innovations World Chess Championship 1972 victory his 20 consecutive wins 1972 World Chess Championship victory |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Icelandic
English |
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_icon
increased popularity of chess Influence on future generations Innovative strategies Inspiration for films and books inspired documentaries and films inspired future generations of players Influence on future generations of players Influence on chess culture Chess documentaries in chess history Considered one of the greatest chess players of all time chess revolution influenced chess education considered one of the greatest chess players of all time Chess books Influenced modern chess theory influence on chess theory influenced chess strategies inspired chess literature influenced modern chess promoted chess as a sport Influence on chess theory influenced chess coaching methods encouraged youth participation in chess promoted chess as a mental sport Inspiration for chess players inspired chess clubs greatest chess player of all time inspired chess tournaments challenged Soviet dominance in chess created a new standard for chess competition influenced chess broadcasting. influenced chess software development inspired chess analysis techniques popularized chess in the United States popularized chess puzzles sparked interest in chess variants Increased popularity of chess globally Inspired future generations of chess players Pioneered the use of chess computers Promoted chess as a competitive sport influenced the Cold War chess rivalry inspiration for chess players left a lasting impact on chess theory remains a cultural icon in chess Chess tournaments named after him influenced chess culture and media. popularizing chess in the USA Chess literature contributions Cultural icon in chess |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
gptkb:Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland |
| gptkbp:location_of_first_major_tournament_win |
gptkb:New_York_City
|
| gptkbp:location_of_win |
gptkb:New_York_City
|
| gptkbp:losses |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1974
|
| gptkbp:match_statistics |
Won against Boris Spassky
Won against Boris Spassky 1972 |
| gptkbp:match_type |
knockout
|
| gptkbp:matches_played |
gptkb:10
Fischer vs. Petrosian, 1970 |
| gptkbp:mentor |
young players
|
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Regina_Fischer
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Icelandic
gptkb:American |
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Phenom
gptkb:The_Lion_of_Brooklyn gptkb:The_Bishop gptkb:The_Pawn_Sacrifice gptkb:The_Boy_Wonder gptkb:The_Wizard_of_Odds gptkb:The_Chess_Genius gptkb:The_Spassky_Killer The Fischer The Chess Master The Lone Wolf The Chess Wizard The Chess Ambassador The Chess Prodigy The Prince of Chess The Eternal Child The American Genius The Wandering King |
| gptkbp:not_participating_reason |
Dispute with FIDE
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
gptkb:First_American_World_Chess_Champion
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship gptkb:youngest_ever_US_Chess_Champion Youngest Grandmaster at the time First American World Champion First American to win the World Chess Championship Defeated Boris Spassky in 1972 Developed new chess strategies Popularized chess in the United States first American to win the World Chess Championship youngest grandmaster at the time Winning the World Chess Championship Youngest grandmaster at the time First official World Chess Champion from the United States first American to win World Chess Championship Winning the 1972 World Chess Championship 11-0 score in 1964 Candidates Tournament youngest ever U. S. Chess Champion Winning the 1964 US Chess Championship First American to win World Chess Championship |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Game_21
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1972
gptkb:1972_World_Chess_Championship |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
his contributions to chess
queen sacrifice |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:Game_6,_1972_World_Championship
gptkb:Fischer-Karpov_1992 gptkb:Game_of_the_Century gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1970 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1971 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1972 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1973 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1974 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1975 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1976 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1978 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1980 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1981 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1982 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1983 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1984 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1985 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1986 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1987 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1988 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1989 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1990 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1991 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1992 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1993 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1994 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1995 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1996 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1997 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1998 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_1999 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_2000 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_2001 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_2002 gptkb:Fischer-Karpov,_2003 gptkb:Fischer-Korchnoi,_1970 gptkb:Fischer-Petrosian,_1970 gptkb:Fischer-Reshevsky,_1964 gptkb:Fischer-Reshevsky,_1965 gptkb:Fischer-Spassky,_1992 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_1972 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Byrne_1964 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Byrne,_1964 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Karpov,_1975 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Korchnoi,_1970 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Larsen,_1970 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_1 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_10 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_11 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_12 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_13 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_14 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_15 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_16 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_17 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_18 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_19 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_20 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_21 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_22 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_23 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_24 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_25 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_26 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_27 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_28 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_29 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_3 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_30 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_4 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_5 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_6 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_7 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_8 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_Game_9 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Taimanov,_1971 gptkb:Fischer-Petrosian_1970 gptkb:Fischer_vs._Tal,_1959 gptkb:Game_13,_Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Game_14,_Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Game_16,_Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Game_18,_Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Game_3,_Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Game_30,_Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Game_32,_Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Game_4,_Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Game_43,_Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Game_46,_Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Game_47,_Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 gptkb:Game_49,_Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 Fischer-Spassky, 1972 Fischer-Tal 1959 over 1000 recorded games Fischer-Byrne 1964 Fischer-Larsen 1964 Fischer-Reshevsky 1964 Fischer-Benko, 1964 Fischer-Bronstein, 1964 Fischer-Byrne, 1964 Fischer-Donaldson, 1992 Fischer-Geller, 1964 Fischer-Gligoric, 1964 Fischer-Karpov, 2004 Fischer-Karpov, 2005 Fischer-Karpov, 2006 Fischer-Karpov, 2007 Fischer-Karpov, 2008 Fischer-Larsen, 1964 Fischer-Mikhalchishin, 1970 Fischer-Nimzowitsch, 1964 Fischer-Petrosian, 1971 Fischer-Polugaevsky, 1970 Fischer-Smyslov, 1957 Fischer-Svetozar, 1964 Fischer-Tal, 1959 Fischer-Torre, 1964 Fischer-Torre, 1970 Game 1, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 10, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 11, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 12, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 15, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 17, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 19, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 20, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 21, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 22, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 23, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 24, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 25, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 26, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 27, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 28, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 29, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 31, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 33, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 34, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 35, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 36, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 37, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 38, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 39, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 40, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 41, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 42, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 44, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 45, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 48, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 5, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 50, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 6, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 7, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 8, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 9, Fischer vs. Spassky, 1972 Game 6, 1972 |
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:Chess_Hall_of_Fame
World Chess Hall of Fame the World Chess Hall of Fame |
| gptkbp:notable_interview |
Gave many interviews about chess.
|
| gptkbp:notable_match |
gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_World_Championship_1972
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1972 gptkb:1972_World_Chess_Championship gptkb:Boris_Spassky_vs_Bobby_Fischer gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_1972 Fischer-Spassky, 1972 Bobby Fischer vs. Samuel Reshevsky |
| gptkbp:notable_move |
gptkb:1.d4
1.e4 1. Nf3 1.c4 Qxb7 |
| gptkbp:notable_player |
20th century chess
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
Chess is life.
I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves. The pawns are the soul of chess. I am not a chess player. I am a chess genius. I have a great deal of respect for the game. |
| gptkbp:notable_rivalry |
gptkb:Mikhail_Tal
gptkb:Mikhail_Botvinnik gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov gptkb:Boris_Spassky gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi gptkb:Tigran_Petrosian gptkb:Samuel_Reshevsky gptkb:Veselin_Topalov gptkb:Garry_Kasparov gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_vs._Boris_Spassky gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_vs_Boris_Spassky Soviet players the Soviet chess establishment |
| gptkbp:notable_winner |
gptkb:14
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:My_60_Memorable_Games
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:My_60_Memorable_Games
|
| gptkbp:opened |
gptkb:King's_Gambit
gptkb:Smith-Morra_Gambit gptkb:French_Defense gptkb:Ruy_Lopez gptkb:Philidor_Defense gptkb:Pirc_Defense gptkb:London_System gptkb:Fischer-Spassky_Opening gptkb:Sicilian_Defense gptkb:Colossus gptkb:English_Opening gptkb:Italian_Game gptkb:Dutch_Defense gptkb:Grünfeld_Defense gptkb:Scotch_Game gptkb:Nimzo-Indian_Defense gptkb:Scandinavian_Defense gptkb:Albin_Counter-Gambit gptkb:Chigorin_Defense gptkb:Stonewall_Attack gptkb:King's_Indian_Defense gptkb:Queen's_Gambit gptkb:Fischer-Sozin_Attack gptkb:Benoni_Defense gptkb:Budapest_Gambit gptkb:Catalan_Opening gptkb:Evans_Gambit gptkb:Reti_Opening gptkb:Trompowsky_Attack gptkb:Two_Knights_Defense Tarrasch Defense Caro-Kann Defense Karpov System Benko Gambit |
| gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_matches
international chess tournaments Candidates Tournaments |
| gptkbp:personal_life |
Unmarried
Reclusive reclusive had a tumultuous personal life Had a troubled relationship with his family lived in various countries Converted to Christianity in later years Had a complex relationship with fame Had a passion for chess from a young age Lived in seclusion for many years became reclusive in later years had a complex relationship with fame had a controversial political stance |
| gptkbp:philosophy |
individualism
|
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
Reykjavik, Iceland
|
| gptkbp:played_against |
gptkb:Mikhail_Tal
gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov gptkb:Boris_Spassky gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi gptkb:Anish_Giri gptkb:Tigran_Petrosian gptkb:Fabiano_Caruana many world champions |
| gptkbp:played_for |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:popularized_by |
chess in the United States
|
| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
gptkb:FIDE_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:chess_match Inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame |
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
|
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:My_60_Memorable_Games
|
| gptkbp:quote |
Chess is life.
I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves. I have always believed that chess is a game of skill. All that matters on the chessboard is good moves. The pawns are the soul of chess. |
| gptkbp:rank |
gptkb:1
World No. 1 |
| gptkbp:rating |
2800
2785 2785 (highest rating) |
| gptkbp:reason_for_withdrawal |
dispute with FIDE
|
| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:Chess_Oscar
|
| gptkbp:record |
highest Elo rating at the time
20 wins, 4 losses, 2 draws |
| gptkbp:refused |
to defend title in 1975
|
| gptkbp:relationship |
estranged from family
Had a tumultuous relationship with chess authorities |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Judaism
|
| gptkbp:repertoire |
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
|
| gptkbp:replaces |
chess competitions
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland |
| gptkbp:resides_in |
Reykjavik, Iceland
|
| gptkbp:resting_place |
Cemetery in Iceland
|
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:1975
competitive chess |
| gptkbp:retired_from_chess |
gptkb:1975
|
| gptkbp:retired_from_competitive_chess |
after 1975
|
| gptkbp:retired_from_competitive_chess_in |
gptkb:1975
|
| gptkbp:retirement |
gptkb:1975
|
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:1975
|
| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Vladimir_Kramnik
gptkb:Mikhail_Tal gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov gptkb:Boris_Spassky gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi gptkb:Tigran_Petrosian |
| gptkbp:service |
perfect score in a tournament
rating of 2700 |
| gptkbp:sibling |
gptkb:Joan_Fischer
|
| gptkbp:significance_of_first_major_tournament_win |
established him as a top player
|
| gptkbp:significance_of_match |
reestablished competitive career
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Margarita Karpova
|
| gptkbp:started_playing |
age 6
|
| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:telescopic_forks
Sacrifices Positional play tactical awareness positional play control the center Control of the center Endgame theory Strategic thinker Endgame mastery Brilliant tactician Known for brilliant tactical play. Deeply strategic |
| gptkbp:style |
Aggressive
aggressive positional play positional tactical Aggressive and unorthodox aggressive and unorthodox |
| gptkbp:style_of_play |
Aggressive
aggressive Aggressive and innovative Aggressive and unorthodox |
| gptkbp:tactics |
back rank mate
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Grandmaster
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship United States Chess Champion |
| gptkbp:total_points_in_first_major_tournament_win |
11 out of 13
|
| gptkbp:tournament |
gptkb:Biel_Chess_Festival
gptkb:Paris_Chess_Tournament gptkb:Linares_Chess_Tournament gptkb:Grand_Slam_Chess_Tournament gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1972 gptkb:1975_Candidates_Tournament gptkb:US_Championship_1967 gptkb:US_Championship_1968 gptkb:US_Championship_1969 gptkb:US_Championship_1970 gptkb:US_Championship_1971 gptkb:US_Championship_1972 gptkb:US_Championship_1973 gptkb:US_Championship_1974 gptkb:US_Championship_1975 gptkb:US_Championship_1976 gptkb:US_Championship_1977 gptkb:US_Championship_1978 gptkb:US_Championship_1979 gptkb:US_Championship_1980 gptkb:US_Championship_1981 gptkb:US_Championship_1982 gptkb:US_Championship_1983 gptkb:US_Championship_1984 gptkb:US_Championship_1985 gptkb:US_Championship_1986 gptkb:US_Championship_1987 gptkb:US_Championship_1988 gptkb:US_Championship_1989 gptkb:US_Championship_1990 gptkb:US_Championship_1991 gptkb:US_Championship_1992 gptkb:US_Championship_1993 gptkb:US_Championship_1994 gptkb:US_Championship_1995 gptkb:US_Championship_1996 gptkb:US_Championship_1997 gptkb:US_Championship_1998 gptkb:US_Championship_1999 gptkb:US_Championship_2000 gptkb:US_Championship_2001 gptkb:US_Championship_2002 gptkb:US_Championship_2003 gptkb:US_Championship_2004 gptkb:US_Championship_2005 gptkb:US_Championship_2006 gptkb:US_Championship_2007 gptkb:US_Championship_2008 gptkb:US_Chess_Championship_1964 gptkb:US_Chess_Championship_1967 gptkb:US_Open_1964 gptkb:World_Cup_1964 gptkb:World_Junior_Championship_1958 gptkb:1949 gptkb:1972_World_Chess_Championship gptkb:Candidates_Tournament_1959 gptkb:Capablanca_Memorial gptkb:FIFA_World_Cup gptkb:World_Chess_Championship gptkb:US_Championship_1966 gptkb:Tata_Steel_Chess_Tournament gptkb:US_Championship_1965 gptkb:US_Chess_Championship gptkb:Corus_Chess_Tournament gptkb:1970_Interzonal_Tournament gptkb:1971_Candidates_Tournament gptkb:US_Chess_Championships gptkb:US_Championship_1964 gptkb:Candidates_Tournament_1971 gptkb:Interzonal_Tournament_1970 gptkb:New_York_City_Championship_1956 gptkb:1957_United_States_Chess_Championship gptkb:1964_US_Chess_Championship gptkb:Interzonal_Tournament_1964 gptkb:chess_match gptkb:1973_US_Chess_Championship gptkb:1974_World_Championship_Candidates gptkb:1975_World_Championship_Candidates gptkb:1992_rematch_against_Spassky gptkb:Fischer_Random_Chess_Tournament gptkb:London_Chess_Tournament gptkb:Moscow_Chess_Tournament gptkb:New_York_Chess_Tournament round-robin 1964 US Championship Wijk aan Zee Chess Tournament 1949 New York State Championship 1949 at age 6 |
| gptkbp:was |
a controversial figure
a genius a cultural icon a recluse a political figure a chess innovator a chess master a chess ambassador a chess analyst a chess commentator a chess enthusiast a chess historian a chess icon a chess mentor a chess legend a chess prodigy a chess author a chess champion a chess genius a chess player of the 1960s and 1970s a chess player of the 1970s a chess player of the 1980s a chess player of the 1990s a chess player of the 2000s a chess player of the 20th century a chess player of the 21st century a chess player of the Cold War era a chess player of the modern era a chess strategist a chess tactician a chess theorist a controversial figure in chess history a member of the US Chess Hall of Fame a recluse later in life the first American to win the World Chess Championship a chess celebrity a chess competitor a chess lecturer a chess phenomenon a chess pioneer a chess revolutionary a chess superstar a chess teacher a chess visionary a member of the US Chess Federation |
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:activists
gptkb:Grandmaster gptkb:strategist gptkb:political_leaders gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:chess_match gptkb:master_of_endgames controversial figure subject of documentaries inspiration for films subject of academic studies subject of biographies subject of films subject of books world champion recluse inspiration for films and books symbol of chess excellence legendary player pioneer in chess theory media sensation chess innovator pioneer of chess analysis advocate for chess education master of time management master of strategy master of tactics inspiration for many players champion of individualism legend in chess pioneer in chess master of psychological warfare chess genius advocate for chess reform champion of chess education influencer in chess culture master of attack master of counterplay master of defense master of improvisation master of initiative master of openings master of positional play master of preparation master of tactics and strategy pioneer of chess psychology symbol of chess genius symbol of the Cold War rivalry world-renowned strategist catalyst for chess popularity champion of chess independence icon of American chess influencer in chess education programs influencer in chess history influencer in chess media influencer in chess openings inspiration for chess clubs inspiration for chess enthusiasts pioneer in chess psychology pioneer of chess computer analysis self-taught player symbol of Cold War chess rivalry advocate for chess accessibility advocate for chess as a mental sport champion of chess diversity champion of chess for all ages champion of individualism in chess influencer in chess literature inspiration for chess players worldwide legend in chess history master of chess openings master of chess tactics pioneer of chess strategy proponent of chess as a sport reclusive individual symbol of chess brilliance |
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_ambassador |
in his later years
for the United States |
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_ambassador_for |
gptkb:the_United_States
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_author |
in his later years
of several books and theorist |
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_commentator |
in later years
in his later years |
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_commentator_for |
television broadcasts
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_genius |
according to many experts
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_icon_for |
many players.
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_innovator |
in opening theory
in endgame theory in opening strategies |
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_innovator_in |
the 20th century
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_legend |
in the United States
in the history of the sport |
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_legend_in |
the history of chess
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_maverick |
in his approach
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_player_from |
gptkb:the_United_States
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_prodigy |
gptkb:true
at age 15 |
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_prodigy_at |
a young age
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_prodigy_in |
his youth
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_revolutionary |
in the 20th century
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_strategist |
of the highest order
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_tactician |
of great renown
|
| gptkbp:was_a_chess_teacher |
to many players.
|
| gptkbp:was_a_controversial_champion |
due to his political views
|
| gptkbp:was_a_controversial_champion_due_to |
his later life choices
|
| gptkbp:was_a_genius |
gptkb:true
in chess strategy |
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
gptkb:Cold_War_chess_rivalry
the popularization of chess |
| gptkbp:was_a_national_hero |
in the United States
|
| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
computer chess
chess psychology in chess broadcasting in chess psychology computer chess analysis |
| gptkbp:was_a_prodigy |
at a young age
in chess at age 15 |
| gptkbp:was_a_prodigy_at |
a young age
|
| gptkbp:was_a_prodigy_in |
gptkb:chess_match
|
| gptkbp:was_a_recluse |
in later years
after retirement later in life |
| gptkbp:was_a_recluse_in |
his later years
|
| gptkbp:was_a_recluse_later_in_life |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:was_a_world_champion |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:was_achild_prodigy |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:Mikhail_Botvinnik
gptkb:Paul_Morphy gptkb:Alexander_Alekhine gptkb:Paul_Keres gptkb:Jose_Raul_Capablanca American chess culture |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
political controversies
|
| gptkbp:was_involved_in_a_match_that_was |
highly publicized
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
gptkb:Endgame
gptkb:psychological_warfare gptkb:chess_match tactical brilliance Innovative Strategies controversial statements his endgame skills Chess Education chess education chess literature chess tournaments High IQ reclusive lifestyle high standards intense focus eccentric behavior deep calculation chess championships chess history intense preparation chess documentaries opening repertoire his eccentric behavior his aggressive tactics endgame technique opening preparation chess promotion his opening repertoire Chess Innovations chess matches Chess Commentary Chess Lectures unconventional strategies intellectual approach to chess his unique playing style his intense focus intellectual brilliance Chess Analysis Chess Endgames Chess Promotion Chess Game Analysis his psychological tactics his solitary lifestyle Chess Tactics Eccentric Behavior Intense Focus his unorthodox playing style Chess Community Engagement disputes with chess authorities self-imposed isolation unmatched talent withdrawal from public life Chess Literature Contributions Chess Match Preparation Chess Player Development Chess Tournament Strategy Psychological Warfare in Matches Unconventional Opening Strategies his unorthodox opening strategies dislike of draws intense rivalry with Soviet players his time management skills |
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_eccentric_behavior |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_intense_preparation_and |
psychological tactics
|
| gptkbp:was_the_challenger_during |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1972
|
| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:1967_Interzonal_Tournament
gptkb:Game_25 gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_1972 gptkb:1953_U._S._Chess_Championship gptkb:1965_U._S._Chess_Championship gptkb:1968_U._S._Chess_Championship gptkb:US_Championship_1967 gptkb:US_Championship_1968 gptkb:US_Championship_1969 gptkb:US_Championship_1972 gptkb:US_Chess_Championship_1964 gptkb:US_Chess_Championship_1967 gptkb:1972_World_Chess_Championship gptkb:Game_1 gptkb:Game_21 gptkb:U._S._Chess_Championship gptkb:Game_15 gptkb:Game_19 gptkb:Game_23 gptkb:1954_U._S._Chess_Championship gptkb:1956_United_States_Chess_Championship gptkb:1958_United_States_Chess_Championship gptkb:US_Chess_Championship_1963 gptkb:US_Chess_Championship_1965 gptkb:US_Chess_Championship_1968 gptkb:World_Chess_Championship gptkb:US_Championship_1966 gptkb:US_Championship_1965 gptkb:US_Chess_Championship gptkb:1964_Candidates_Tournament gptkb:1970_Interzonal_Tournament gptkb:1966_Interzonal_Tournament gptkb:1957-58_United_States_Chess_Championship gptkb:1964_Mar_del_Plata_tournament gptkb:1966_Piatigorsky_Cup gptkb:US_Chess_Championships gptkb:US_Championship_1964 gptkb:Game_6 gptkb:1970_Candidates_Tournament gptkb:Game_12 gptkb:1957_United_States_Chess_Championship gptkb:1964_US_Chess_Championship gptkb:1964_United_States_Chess_Championship Interzonal Tournament 1971 Candidates Matches the match in Reykjavik match against Boris Spassky |
| gptkbp:won_uschess_championship |
gptkb:1964
|
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:My_60_Memorable_Games
|
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer_Teaches_Chess
gptkb:My_60_Memorable_Games gptkb:Bobby_Fischer:_The_Complete_Illustrated_Games gptkb:Bobby_Fischer:_The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much gptkb:Fischer-Spassky:_The_Match_That_Changed_Chess gptkb:The_Best_of_Bobby_Fischer gptkb:The_Chess_Player's_Bible gptkb:The_Complete_Games_of_Bobby_Fischer gptkb:The_Game_of_Chess gptkb:Chess_Fundamentals Bobby Fischer: The Chess Master The Road to Chess Improvement The Lone Wolf Bobby Fischer's Outrageous Chess Moves Bobby Fischer: A Biography Bobby Fischer: The American Chess Champion Bobby Fischer: The Chess Advocate Bobby Fischer: The Chess Ambassador Bobby Fischer: The Chess Analyst Bobby Fischer: The Chess Author Bobby Fischer: The Chess Educator Bobby Fischer: The Chess Enthusiast Bobby Fischer: The Chess Genius Bobby Fischer: The Chess Historian Bobby Fischer: The Chess Icon Bobby Fischer: The Chess Iconoclast Bobby Fischer: The Chess Innovator Bobby Fischer: The Chess Legend Bobby Fischer: The Chess Mentor Bobby Fischer: The Chess Pioneer Bobby Fischer: The Chess Prodigy Bobby Fischer: The Chess Revolutionary Bobby Fischer: The Chess Scholar Bobby Fischer: The Chess Strategist Bobby Fischer: The Chess Tactician Bobby Fischer: The Chess Teacher Bobby Fischer: The Chess Theorist Bobby Fischer: The Chess Visionary Bobby Fischer: The Last Chess Hero Bobby Fischer: The Legend and the Man Bobby Fischer: The Man Who Was Chess The Chess Master vs. the Chess Amateur Bobby Fischer: The Career and Complete Games of the American World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer: The Chess Champion Bobby Fischer: The Chess Commentator Bobby Fischer: The Chess Critic Bobby Fischer: The Chess Promoter Bobby Fischer: The Complete Works Bobby Fischer: The Last Chess Champion |
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:Death_in_Reykjavik
gptkb:1957 gptkb:1970 gptkb:1972 gptkb:Iceland Health issues Reclusive Lived in Iceland reclusive Lived in seclusion Controversial interviews lived in seclusion Icelandic citizenship lived in isolation became a recluse lived in Iceland Died in Reykjavik Died of kidney failure Lived in seclusion in Iceland |
| gptkbp:year_of_withdrawal |
gptkb:1975
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Diana_Nyad |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|