Bobby Fischer became a famous chess player as a teenager and in 1972 he became the only American World Chess Champion. In 1975 he had a dispute with the international chess authorities, and refused to defend his title. He is considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, although his later years were marred by controversial anti-semitic and September 11 comments.
Is it true that chess prodigy Bobby Fisher can remember every move from every game he ever played?(1 Answer)
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Yeah, it seems that Mr. Fischer had quite an amazing memory when it came to chess. You might want to check out The Chess of Bobby Fischer by ...
What is your favorite song by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau?(0 Answers)
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Birthplace
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Raised
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Renounced U.S. citizenship
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Resided Reykjavík, Iceland
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Title
Grandmaster
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World Champion
1972-1975
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Peak rating 2895 (October 1971)
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Died
January 17, 2008 (aged 64)
