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Robert James Fischer
Name: Robert James Fischer
Federation: United States United States
Born: 1943
Years: 1955 - 1992
Total Games: 954
Wins: 546 (57.23 %)
Draws: 284 (29.77 %)
Losses: 124 (13 %)
Score: 72.12 %

Robert James Fischer

Bobby Fischer was a prodigious chess talent who made an indelible impact on the game. At just 14 years old, he won his first U.S. Chess Championship, becoming the youngest champion in the tournament's history. Fischer went on to dominate the national scene by winning eight consecutive U.S. Championships, including a perfect 11/11 score in the 1963/1964 event-a feat unmatched in the tournament's annals. His early career also featured the famous "Game of the Century" in 1956, showcasing his exceptional skill against seasoned opponents.
On the international stage, Fischer's rivalry with Soviet players was a defining aspect of his career. In 1958, he became the youngest grandmaster at 15 after qualifying for the Candidates Tournament. His performances in the 1971 Candidates Matches were particularly extraordinary; he defeated both Grandmasters Mark Taimanov and Bent Larsen with flawless 6-0 scores. This 12-game winning streak is often hailed as one of the greatest individual performances in chess history.
Fischer's crowning achievement came in 1972 when he challenged World Champion Boris Spassky in a highly publicized match during the Cold War. Despite a rocky start that left him trailing 0-2, Fischer rebounded with innovative play, including a groundbreaking win in game three using the Benoni Defense. He continued to outplay Spassky, even earning a standing ovation from his opponent after a masterful game six. Fischer ultimately won the match with a score of 12.5-8.5, becoming the 11th World Chess Champion and the only American to ever hold the title.

Last tournaments played

Tournament Date Elo Avg. Country
St Stefan/Belgrade m 09/??/1992 2673  
USA ??/??/1977 0  United States
Cambridge ??/??/1977 0  United Kingdom
World Championship 28th 07/11/1972 2723  Iceland

Robert James Fischer Opening Repertoire with White pieces

ECO Opening Games
B88 Sicilian, Sozin, Leonhardt variation 29 games
B11 Caro-Kann, two knights, 3...Bg4 17 games
C92 Ruy Lopez, closed, 9.h3 17 games
C19 French, Winawer, advance, 6...Ne7 15 games

Robert James Fischer Opening Repertoire with Black pieces

ECO Opening Games
B92 Sicilian, Najdorf, Opovcensky variation 19 games
B99 Sicilian, Najdorf, 7...Be7 main line 16 games
E62 King's Indian, fianchetto variation 13 games
B97 Sicilian, Najdorf, 7...Qb6 11 games

Games played by Robert James Fischer

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White ELO W Black ELO B Result Moves ECO Date Tournament View
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 1-0 View Game 50 D27 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 ½-½ View Game 61 D27 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 ½-½ View Game 59 E80 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 1-0 View Game 50 C95 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 ½-½ View Game 35 E83 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 0-1 View Game 27 E83 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 0-1 View Game 40 E84 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 ½-½ View Game 68 E35 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 ½-½ View Game 36 D27 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 1-0 View Game 43 B23 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 ½-½ View Game 39 B24 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 0-1 View Game 34 E70 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 1-0 View Game 54 E83 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 ½-½ View Game 32 D27 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 ½-½ View Game 26 B26 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Spassky, B 2560 Fischer, R 2785 1-0 View Game 58 E90 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 ½-½ View Game 45 B31 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 ½-½ View Game 33 E07 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 1-0 View Game 58 B23 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 ½-½ View Game 84 B23 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 1-0 View Game 41 B31 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 1-0 View Game 21 C69 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 ½-½ View Game 39 C95 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 0-1 View Game 45 C95 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 1-0 View Game 44 C92 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 1-0 View Game 67 B44 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 ½-½ View Game 80 B24 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 ½-½ View Game 45 C95 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 ½-½ View Game 46 C69 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2560 1-0 View Game 35 B80 1992 St Stefan/Belgrade m View Game
Comp Mac Hack, Fischer, R 0-1 View Game 47 B34 1977 USA View Game
Fischer, R Comp Greenblatt, 1-0 View Game 21 C33 1977 Cambridge View Game
Fischer, R Greenblatt Programm, 1-0 View Game 21 C33 1977 Cambridge View Game
Comp Mac Hack, Fischer, R 0-1 View Game 39 B92 1977 USA View Game
Greenblatt Programm, Fischer, R 0-1 View Game 47 B34 1977 Cambridge View Game
Greenblatt Programm, Fischer, R 0-1 View Game 39 B92 1977 Cambridge View Game
Spassky, B 2660 Fischer, R 2785 0-1 View Game 41 B46 1972 World Championship 28th View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2660 ½-½ View Game 54 B68 1972 World Championship 28th View Game
Spassky, B 2660 Fischer, R 2785 ½-½ View Game 40 B05 1972 World Championship 28th View Game
Fischer, R 2785 Spassky, B 2660 ½-½ View Game 47 B69 1972 World Championship 28th View Game