Bobby Fischer: A Chess Champ 'Against The World

Fischer, one of the greatest chess players of all time, was also a recluse who made anti-American and anti-Semitic statements and seemed increasingly lost in the depths of his own mind. Filmmaker Liz Garbus examines the life of the troubled genius in the documentary biopic, <em>Bobby Fischer Against the World.</em>

Chessable on X: On September 1, 1972, Bobby Fischer defeated Russian champion Boris Spassky to become the first American to win the World Chess Championship title. For more, check out this course

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Bobby Fischer Against the World

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