Hello chess lovers
I'm particularly interested in Bobby Fisher. Perhaps more in his life than his chess games. I was wondering whether there was a book about Fisher that would focus on his biography. Maybe you can recommend one? I'll be greatful for any suggestions. Brief descriptions would also be very handy.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Marcin
Profile of a Prodigy by Frank Brady is quite good. Also Brad Darrasch wrote a book on Fischer that is readable (Bobby Fischer versus the Rest of the World). Both of these are not game collections but covering his life.
The definitive biography of Fischer--one that covers his last crazy years as well as his rise to World Champion--has yet to be written. The biggest obstacle to that being done, of course, was Fischer. Since he died last year, somebody is probably working on it.
Check this out:
http://www.chessmaniac.com/2008/09/bobby-fischer-anything-to-win-mad.php
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