Shortly after midnight on September 12, 2001, Philippines local time (approximately four...

September 12, 2001 · Bobby Fischer · Chess · On this day

Shortly after midnight on September 12, 2001, Philippines local time (approximately four hours after the September 11 attacks in the US).

About Bobby Fischer

Bobby Fischer was an American chess grandmaster and the eleventh World Chess Champion, renowned for his exceptional talent and contributions to the game. His victory in the 1972 World Championship against Boris Spassky is often regarded as a pivotal moment in chess history, symbolizing a Cold War confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Nationality: United States
Born: March 9, 1943
Peak rating: 2785
Peak ranking: No. 1
World Championship matches: 1 (1972)

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