Bobby Fischer, 1943–2008

One of the world’s greatest chess geniuses, Bobby Fischer, has died at the age of 64. A spokesman for Fischer said the former world chess champion passed away in a Reykjavik hospital yesterday. The US-born former world chess champion, who became famous around the world for beating the Soviet Union’s Boris Spassky in 1972, had been seriously ill for some time. Rest in Peace, Bobby.

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Bobby Fischer has always been one of my favorite players. Why he has been so different, let’s leave it up to him. After all, he’s just being Bobby.

Chess fans have always been anticipating the return of Fischer on the chess board. One can only be fascinated by the thought that maybe someday Fischer will meet Garry Kasparov and play a series of chess games. Now, then, they are all fantasies, and will keep that way.

Bobby Fischer died at the age of 64, the same number of squares there are in a chess board.

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6 Responses to “Bobby Fischer, 1943–2008”

Jaypee

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Bobby Fischer. Although I’m not a chess fan, I know him and I’ve seen the movie about his life.

Thanks for sharing! :)

Comment posted on 22nd January 2008
deuts

As if Fischer has a family yet. hehe. Anyway, the whereabouts of Fischer since he became the world champion in ‘72 has always been a mystery, though reports say that he frequented the Philippines, especially Baguio City.

Comment posted on 22nd January 2008
trench

Loved the movie based on his life…

Comment posted on 22nd January 2008
deuts

Do you refer to the movie, “Searching Bobby Fischer”? Coz if you do, I think it’s more about the biography of IM Josh Waitzkin as he was continuously compared to being the next Bobby Fischer. Or is there another movie I have not seen yet. :D

Comment posted on 24th January 2008
Jaypee

@deuts - When I said family I meant his parents and siblings. :)

Comment posted on 25th January 2008
Val

I never been a fan of Bobby Fischer but I like several of his games

Comment posted on 31st July 2008