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When it came to chess, Bobby Fischer was considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game, but he made a few bad moves away from the board that alienated him from the United States. AFP reported on Friday, January 18, that Fischer died at the age of 64 at his home in Iceland. Bobby Fischer's adult life is a study in complexity and controversy and shows a man whose own genius seemed, at times, to be too much for even him to control. Bobby Fischer: A Cold War Champion In 1972, the Cold War was still a hot topic when Robert James "Bobby" Fischer, a high school dropout and chess grandmaster at 15, defeated Soviet World Champion Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland, making him a national hero at the age of 29. Reportedly self-taught, Fischer, in some ways, was the poster boy for bad sportsmanship. During the matches with Spassky, he demanded more money and better playing conditions. Whether these were the actions of a Prima Donna or a psychological trick, Spassky phoned in his resignation before the start of their 21st game, making Fischer the first American to become World Champion. Source: New York Times, (September 2, 1972), "Fisher Captures Chess Title as Spassky Resigns by Phone," Harold C. Schonberg Searching for Bobby Fischer in a Police Lineup Fischer didn't maintain his status as a national hero for very long. After refusing to defend his tile, Fischer was stripped of the World Championship title in 1975. Six years later, he was mistakenly identified as a suspect in a California Bank robbery. Under the pen name of Robert D. James, Fischer published what can only be described as harrowing journal of the things that allegedly happened to him while in custody between May 26, 1981 and May 28, 1981. His story includes allegations of police brutality, in particular an account of how he was held naked in a jail cell. Source: "I was tortured in the Pasadena Jailhouse," Robert D. James (self-published) Bobby Fischer vs. Boris Spassky: The Rematch Violating United Nations sanctions, Fischer traveled to Yugoslavia for a much-publicized rematch against Boris Spassky. Once again, Fischer was victorious, but public opinion was a lot cooler than it was 20 years earlier. A wanted man in the United States, Fischer reportedly was living in Japan and in 2004, he was arrested at Tokyo's Narita airport for traveling on a passport that had been revoked by the U.S. Government. Source: Associated Press, July 19, 2004,"Bobby Fischer detained in Japan" Bobby Fischer's Icelandic Citizenship Fischer escaped extradition to the United States when Iceland, the site of his greatest chess victory, granted him temporary citizenship in 2005. "He was quite happy to be in Iceland, but perhaps he felt a bit trapped...since he could not travel. The US government was always after him," Einar Einarsson told AFP on Friday. Einarsson headed up the group that helped gain Fischer his Icelandic citizenship. The Bobby Fischer 9/11 Controversy With United Nations sanctions hanging over his head, Bobby Fischer allegedly called Radio Bombo in Baguio City in the Philippines to make comments on the September 11 attacks. On December 2, 2001, The London Telegraph published the following quotes attributed to Fischer during the interview: "This is all wonderful news. It is time to finish off the US once and for all." "I was happy and could not believe what was happening. All the crimes the US has committed in the world. This just shows, what goes around comes around, even to the US. Source: Telegraph.co.uk,"Bobby Fischer speaks out to Trade Centre attacks," David Bamber and Chris Hastings Bobby Fischer: Checkmated by Life Opinionated, difficult to please, but undeniably a master of the chess board, Bobby Fischer's death marks the end of era for the game. Looking back on his achievements, perhaps it's safe to say the only opponent that Fischer could not defeat was himself. Additional Resource: AFP, "Chess legend Bobby Fischer dead at 64," Gudmundur Hermannsson |
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The Internet is home to countless websites about chess. Among these, there are dozens of good, informative sites that can help you learn about the game, or keep you informed about what's going on in the world of international chess. Some of these sites stand out from the crowd. Here are 10 resources you shouldn't miss out on. Chess News ChessBase - ChessBase is best known as a chess software company, but their website has the best coverage of international chess happenings on the web. From major tournaments to chess politics, ChessBase.com is a one stop source for all the chess news you need to know. The Week in Chess - TWIC doesn't cover news with the depth of ChessBase, but features the essential information on every major chess tournament in the world. You can find the standings and results for any current event, and search their archives for past events. They also feature pgn files from every event they cover, allowing you to download and play over the games of the world's top players at your leisure. ChessNinja.com's Daily Dirt - Mig Greengard's Daily Dirt is a great way to keep up with the world of chess in a more informal, conversational tone. Mig shares news, views, and gossip in his own style: he's fair, but not afraid to share his own opinions. Chess Life Online - The online version of the USCF's popular magazine gives up to date coverage on world chess events, with a special focus on the United States and the top American players. Gambit - This New York Times blog, run by Dylan Loeb McClain, provides coverage of news and issues effecting the world of chess. Chess Improvement Chess Tactics Server - It's common knowledge that the quickest way to improve your chess is to improve your tactical abilities. The Chess Tactics Server contains over 23,000 tactical problems, arranged by difficulty, allowing you to develop the tactical vision you need to succeed. Novice Nook - While the entire ChessCafe website is great, Dan Heisman's Novice Nook is one of the best chess columns anywhere. Heisman covers a wide range of chess topics that are often overlooked, such as the thinking process, the differences between Hope Chess and Real Chess, time management and the most common mistakes made by players in over-the-board play. ChessGames.com - This online chess database offers a number of ways to improve your game. Most notably, it makes a great resource for looking up opening lines for new (or old!) ideas. Chessville - Chessville features a wide variety of instructional chess material, as well as news and book reviews. Finally, in a small bit of self promotion, I'll recommend my CP page here on Associated Content. With nearly daily updates on chess news, book reviews and instruction for beginners, I hope it will become a worthy addition to this list! |
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