Bobby Fischer
Bobby Fischer was an American chess grandmaster and world champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time. Born in 1943, Fischer became a cultural icon after winning the World Chess Championship in 1972 against Boris Spassky, which was seen as a Cold War confrontation. He was known for his genius-level intellect, innovative strategies, and contributions to modern chess, including the introduction of Chess960, a variant designed to enhance creativity and reduce memorization.
Born on Mar 09, 1920 (105 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Guyana | 2 | 7.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 786,552 | 1,449 | $6,000 | 11$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 4,532 | $350,000 | 274$ |
| Totals | 3 | 6,578,754 | 5,981 | $356,000 | 285$ |
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Guyana:
Bobby Fischer is known for his significant contributions to chess and is the subject of analysis in Edmar Mednis's book.
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Guyana:
Bobby Fischer was an American legend whom Vlastimil Hort faced in a tournament game.
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Denmark:
Bobby Fischer is quoted for his famous phrase about breaking down your opponent in chess.
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Iceland:
Bobby Fischer is noted as a famous individual who previously received Icelandic citizenship through legislation.
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Peru:
Bobby Fischer became the first American to win the World Chess Championship in 1972.
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Guyana:
Bobby Fischer was a prominent endgame player.
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Slovenia:
Fischer was a world chess champion known for his unique rules and style in chess.
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Ireland:
Bobby Fischer was involved in the epic match against Boris Spassky in Reykjavík, Iceland in 1972.
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Switzerland:
Bobby Fischer is mentioned for his controversial claim that women are terrible chess players.
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Iceland:
Bobby Fischer had a memorable match in Iceland against Boris Spassky in the summer of 1972.
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