Douglas Griffin on X: The 4th Capablanca Memorial (1965): Bobby Fischer's moves were relayed via telex from the Marshall Chess Club to the 'Habana Libre' hotel, where they were made by José

Douglas Griffin on X: Sammy Reshevsky & Bobby Fischer, during their 1961 match (New York/Los Angeles). On the board is the final position from the 5th game (played 27th July), which features

Douglas Griffin on X: Bobby Fischer, photographed in New York City in 1962. (📷C. Mydans, via LIFE magazine.) #chess / X

Douglas Griffin on X: The participants at Mar del Plata (Argentina), 1960. Seated in the front row are Bobby Fischer, David Bronstein, Friðrik Ólafsson & Boris Spassky (Photo source: #chess / X

Douglas Griffin on X: Bobby Fischer, pictured at the Interzonal tournament in Portorož (Yugoslavia), August-September 1958. (Photo via #chess / X

Douglas Griffin on X: One of the most famous games of the 20th century. Siegen (West Germany), 20th September 1970. The 19th @FIDE_chess Olympiad. In round 6 of final group 'A', Boris

Douglas Griffin on X: Bobby Fischer, photographed in New York City in 1962. (📷C. Mydans, via LIFE magazine.) #chess / X

Douglas Griffin on X: Bobby Fischer, photographed in New York City in 1962. (📷C. Mydans, via LIFE magazine.) #chess / X

Douglas Griffin on X: Vasily Smyslov v. Bobby Fischer, 28th & final round, FIDE Candidates' Tournament, Belgrade, 29th October 1959. (Source: unknown.) #chess / X

Douglas Griffin on X: Bobby Fischer, photographed in New York City by David Attie on August 10th, 1971. Note the 'Dubrovnik' chess set - a favourite of Fischer's - and the position on the board, from 3rd game of Fischer's Candidates' Quarter-final match v

Douglas Griffin on X: At the Interzonal tournament in Portorož Yugoslavia, August-September 1958. Bobby Fischer, ?, Pál Benkő, Friðrik Ólafsson. (Source: #chess / X