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