What were Fischer’s views on Morphy? Fischer said a lot of things; some crazy, some spot on. When he speaks on chess and chess players, I tend to listen. Although I have heard bits and pieces of his views (below), I have not read them in their entirety. I… Continue reading
by National Life Master Loal Davis Robert (Bobby) Fischer In the series of questions conducted by Social Media (referenced in the post MAGNUS,MAGNUS….MAGNUS) there was one that quickly caught my attention. Magnus Carlsen: “Probably Bobby Fischer at his best. Because the precision and energy that he played with is just… Continue reading
by National Life Master Loal Davis Letelier Martner, Rene vs Fischer, Robert James Leipzig 1960 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 O-O Opps ?! Did Black forget something? 5. e5 Ne8 6. f4 When someone… Continue reading
by National Life Master Loal Davis Robert (Bobby) Fischer had a great deal of respect for the Sicilian, both as Black and White. It may seem surprising but Fischer did play gambit continuations against the Sicilian – not generally – but when he did, he played them extremely well.… Continue reading
by National Life Master Loal Davis Tigran Petrosian (June 17, 1929 – August 13, 1984) was a Soviet Armenian Grandmaster, and World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969. He was nicknamed “Iron Tigran” due to his almost impenetrable playing style. Petrosian was a Candidate for the World Championship… Continue reading
Pawn Sacrifice is a 2014 American biographical drama film directed by Edward Zwick and written by Steven Knight. The film stars Tobey Maguire as Bobby Fischer, Liev Schreiber as Boris Spassky, and Lily Rabe as Joan Fischer. The film is set to be released in the United States on September… Continue reading
Tal battled against Fischer with a positive score.. 4-2 record with 5 draws 11 games {1958-1962} {Bobby Fischer against Mikhail Tal at the Leipzig Olympiad in 1960} Robert James Fischer vs. Mikhail Tal Leipzig Olympiad Final 1 Nov 1960 1/2-1/2 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3… Continue reading
PAWN SCARIFICE Production A Mica Entertainment presentation of a Material Pictures, Gail Katz production in association with Palmstar. Produced by Gail Katz, Tobey Maguire, Edward Zwick. Executive producers, Dale Armin Johnson, Josette Perotta, Glenn P. Murray, Julie B. May, Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson, Kevin Frakes, Raj Singh, Mike Ilitch… Continue reading
Salute to one of the Greatest.. Robert James “Bobby” Fischer was an American chess prodigy, Grandmaster, and the eleventh World Chess Champion . (March 9 1943 – January 17 2008) Fischer – Bilek Havana (1965) · French Defense – 1-0 Continue reading
Robert James Bobby Fischer (March 9, 1943 – January 17, 2008) The eleventh World Chess Champion… “I don’t believe in psychology. I believe in good moves.” Bled-Zagreb-Belgrade Candidates 1959 Fischer – Benko Continue reading
