Bobby Fischer
Bobby Fischer (1943–2008) was a chess grandmaster from United States.
Bobby Fischer held the title of World Chess Champion.
His peak FIDE rating was 2785.
FIDE titles held: Grandmaster, International Master.
Career facts
- Born: 1943
- Died: 2008
- Federation: United States
- FIDE titles: Grandmaster, International Master
- Peak FIDE rating: 2785
Famous games
- The Game of the Century — vs. Donald Byrne, Rosenwald Memorial, New York 1956
- Robert Byrne vs. Fischer, US Championship 1963 — vs. Robert Byrne, US Championship, New York 1963
- Fischer vs. Spassky, Game 6, Reykjavik 1972 — vs. Boris Spassky, World Championship Game 6, Reykjavik 1972
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