Bobby Fischer Wins Match Of The Century

Today, half a century ago, was a historic day for chess, and the whole world was watching. GM Bobby Fischer had done it! He fought, almost single-handedly, against the Soviet chess machine, and emerged as the first American world champion of chess in history. Our coverage of the Match of the Century

Robert (Bobby) James Fischer

Fischer/Spassky: The New York Times Report on The Chess Match of the Century. - Raptis Rare Books

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