Robert (Bobby) James Fischer

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Last updated 18 abril 2025

(1943–2008) U.S. Chess Hall of Fame Inducted 1986 World Chess Hall of Fame Inducted 2001 As the 11th World Champion from 1972-75, Bobby Fischer interrupted the Cold War Soviet hegemony of chess. His phenomenal skill was apparent from an early age. He won the U.S. Open in 1957 and was the youngest person to gain first place in the U.S. Chess Championship in 1957/58. He would go on to win all eight of the United States Chess Championships in which he participated, and in the 1963/64 competition he became the only player to achieve a perfect score in the event.

Fischer passed away (6th update)

60 years ago: 14-year old Bobby Fischer wins US Championship

Robert James Fischer

FIDE - International Chess Federation - Legendary Bobby Fischer would have turned 76 on March, 09 2019. 11th world chess champion, he became grandmaster at 15 and defeated Boris Spassky for the