Josh Waitzkin

Josh Waitzkin is the chess prodigy profiled in the movie Searching for Bobby Fischer.
Fast Facts:
1. Born: December 4, 1976
2. Birthplace: New York City
3. Began playing chess at age 6
4. At 11, played Garry Kasparov to a draw
5. Title: International Master
6. Ranking: 2464
7. Won U.S. Junior Chess championship in 1993 and 1994
8. Practices Tai Chi
9. Author of Attacking Chess and The Art of Learning

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- The Art of Learning - $15.00
  
  "Josh Waitzkin knows what it means to be at the top of his game. A public figure since winning his first National Chess Championship at the age of nine, Waitzkin was catapulted int...
  
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- The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance - $15.00
  
  Josh Waitzkin knows what it means to be at the top of his game. A public figure since winning his first National Chess Championship at the age of nine, Waitzkin was catapulted into...
  
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- The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence - $74.12
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- EL ARTE DE APRENDER (Spanish Edition) - $20.95
  
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- Attacking Chess: Aggressive Strategies and Inside Moves from the U.S. Junior Chess Champion (Fireside Chess Library) - $14.95
  
  The subject of the book and movie Searching for Bobby Fischer, Josh Waitzkin has long been the top-ranked player for his age in the United States and a role model for chess-...
  
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- OPEN THREAD: NYC DJ Josh Link killed in bridge accident 2 Answers
  
  first and foremost my condolences to the family and friends of the bereave. i do not know him personally or even heard or saw any of his work. but it is very sa... read more
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- Whose birthday would you rather celebrate today, Chelsea Clinton or Josh Groban? Tell me why you are a fan of one or the other. 4 Answers
  
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