Bobby Fischer, American Chess Grandmaster and World Champion, Dies at 64
Legendary Chess Player Passes Away
Chess World Mourns Loss of Brilliant Mind
American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer, the eleventh World Chess Champion, has passed away at the age of 64. Fischer, who was born in Chicago on March 9, 1943, was a chess prodigy from an early age. He became the youngest grandmaster in history at the age of 15 in 1958.
Fischer's greatest achievement was his victory over Soviet champion Boris Spassky in the 1972 World Chess Championship match. This historic match was held in Reykjavik, Iceland, and was dubbed the "Match of the Century." Fischer's victory was a major upset, as Spassky was considered one of the greatest players of all time. It was also a significant political victory for the United States during the Cold War.
After his victory, Fischer became the target of controversy and eccentricity. He refused to defend his title in 1975 and disappeared from public view for many years. He eventually resurfaced in the 1990s and played a rematch against Spassky in 1992, which he won.
Fischer died on January 17, 2008, in Reykjavik, Iceland. He is considered to be one of the greatest chess players in history, and his legacy will continue to inspire chess players for generations to come.
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