Brilliant chess master, world-class eccentric Bobby Fischer dies

Some may have heard, some wont care, but...from CNN:

"Chess master Bobby Fischer, one of the greatest chess players in history, has died, a spokesman for the World Chess Federation confirmed to CNN Friday. He was 64."



"Story Highlights

• Chess master was first world champion from United States

• He defeated Boris Spassky in epic 1972 match with Cold War overtones

• Fischer known later in life for anti-Semitic, anti-U.S. remarks

• Fischer renounced U.S. citizenship, became citizen of Iceland in 2005"

"In recent years, Fischer became better known for his outspoken criticism of the United States. Interviewed by a Philippines radio station hours after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, he allegedly called reports of a plane hitting the Pentagon "wonderful news" and said American foreign policy had provoked the attacks."

Honestly, I am sad about this. He was a brilliant man. Regardless of his Anti-American or Anti-Anti-Semitic remarks, the man was great at what he did. He was a chess genius. I have never played chess, it is to confusing to me. There are too many possibilities, too many scenarios, too many things you have to plan ahead for. And from what I can tell, you have no idea what your opponent could do, what move he will make next. Well, with all that in mind, Bobby Fischer reached level of grand master when he was only 15.

Here are a few video clips I found of/about Bobby Fischer:











One of my favorite movies to this day is "Searching for Bobby Fischer."




I used to watch this movie all the time. I still watch it at least once a month. Even if you are not a fan of chess or Bobby Fischer, you need to watch this movie.