Introduction
Bobby Fischer is perhaps the most intriguing and enigmatic figure in the annals of chess. His meteoric rise, unrivaled brilliance, and subsequent years of scandal make a tale as compelling as any to have been recorded in the pages of competitive mental prowess. From his prodigal childhood through his 1972 historic World Championship victory and ensuing self-imposed exile, Fischer's life was marked by brilliance, obsession, and mercurialness.
Robert James Fischer was born on March 9, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois. His parents, Regina Wender Fischer and Hans-Gerhardt Fischer, had separated early in the life of Bobby, and Regina brought up Bobby and his sister Joan alone. Joan bought Fischer a chess set at age six without realizing that she was opening a door that would lead to one of the greatest chess careers in history.
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| American Chess Grandmaster Bobby Fischer (March 9, 1943 - January 17, 2008) |