I meant LEVEL.
How old was Fischer when he got to NM livel?
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He was probably that strong in 1956, so at thirteen years old.
Crazychessplaya wrote:
He was probably that strong in 1956, so at thirteen years old.
I think he was younger than that.
trysts wrote:
American chess players and their bloody Fischer threads.
Admit it. Deep down, you love him.
She loves squirrels but hates nuts...go figure.
I can't find it anywhere. All I can find is how old he was when he got to GM.
Feb 23, 2013
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He never received the Master title, just went straight to GM.
i also dont respect Fischer bec of his personal, but especially political, eccentricities
Crazychessplaya wrote:
He never received the Master title, just went straight to GM.
I'm not sure of the technicalities of FIDE's awarding of titles then, but Fischer qualified as an IM for winning the US title, and for GM shortly thereafter by qualifying for the Candidates.
Sounds right, I believe FIDE just gave him the GM title.
trysts wrote:
So you never tried looking at wikipedia?
Yes, I did.
Crazychessplaya wrote:
Sounds right, I belive FIDE just gave him the GM title.
Could be, since I can't find anything about him as a NM.
Feb 23, 2013
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So the national ratings list rating him as a master is not a national master? I don't get it?
Bill Wall adds to the confusion:
"In July 1956, he took first place at the 11th Annual U.S. Junior Championship (July 1-7) in Philadelphia with 8 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. The event was held at the Franklin Mercantile Chess Club with Bill Ruth as tournament director, assisted by D. A. Gianguilio. Fischer's USCF rating after this event was 2321, making him a master at age 13 years, 3 months, 29 days and ranked #33 in the nation. The rating was not published until August of 1956. There were 28 participants."
"Fischer's USCF rating was published in August 1957 as 2349. He was 13 years, 5 months old, the youngest US master ever. The record stood until July, 1977, when Joel Benjamin became a master at 13 years, 3 months."
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Lab/7378/fischer.htm
MyCowsCanFly wrote:
Bill Wall adds to the confusion:
"In July 1956, he took first place at the 11th Annual U.S. Junior Championship (July 1-7) in Philadelphia with 8 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. The event was held at the Franklin Mercantile Chess Club with Bill Ruth as tournament director, assisted by D. A. Gianguilio. Fischer's USCF rating after this event was 2321, making him a master at age 13 years, 3 months, 29 days and ranked #33 in the nation. The rating was not published until August of 1956. There were 28 participants."
"Fischer's USCF rating was published in August 1957 as 2349. He was 13 years, 5 months old, the youngest US master ever. The record stood until July, 1977, when Joel Benjamin became a master at 13 years, 3 months."
Thanks :)