Bobby Fischer
Robert James Fischer, known as Bobby Fischer, was an American chess grandmaster and World Chess Champion.
Born in 1943, he became a chess prodigy, winning the U.S. Chess Championship at age 14.
Fischer's brilliant play and eccentric personality made him a global celebrity.
He famously defeated Boris Spassky for the World Championship in 1972, ending Soviet dominance in chess.
However, Fischer's later years were marked by controversy and reclusion.
He refused to defend his title in 1975 and became increasingly erratic and anti-Semitic.
Fischer's legacy in chess remains unparalleled, with his games still studied and admired by players worldwide.
