Bobby Fischer

Robert James Fischer ("Bobby;" 1943-2008) was one of the premier chess players of our lifetime and one of the greatest of all time.

Bobby Fischer's life and chess playing is well-known. Many resources are available.

A fine introduction to Fischer's and work is: https://www.chess.com/players/bobby-fischer

Not to be missed is https://www.chess.com/blog/Rodgy/the-genius-craze-of-bobby-fischer

Fischer's games are expertly analyzed in Andrew Soltis, Bobby Fischer Rediscovered: New updated, Expanded and Re-analyzed edition (Pavilion 2020).

Among the biographies are John Donaldson's, Bobby Fischer and His World (Los Angeles: Siles Press, 2020). My review of this extensive book is at https://www.chess.com/blog/DonMcKim/bobby-fischer-and-his-world-a-review

Be sure to check the Chess.com Articles and Blogs for more Fischer pieces.

Here is a Crossword devoted to this chess genius who had such a zig-zag life but also such a lasting legacy.

I hope you enjoyed reflecting on the life of Bobby Fischer!

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