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 (104 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 6.33 | 0.05% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 805,878 | $2,900,000 | 1,694$ |
| Vietnam | 3 | 7.67 | 0.14% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 136,840 | $340,000 | 478$ |
| Germany | 3 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 120,207 | $3,845,000 | 5,516$ |
| Liechtenstein | 2 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 38,137 | 31 | $6,900 | 6$ |
| Spain | 2 | 6.50 | 0.07% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 37,568 | $1,400,000 | 1,125$ |
| United States | 2 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 121,715 | $21,000,000 | 7,722$ |
| Guyana | 2 | 7.00 | 0.25% | +0% | 786,552 | 1,961 | $6,000 | 15$ |
| Italy | 2 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 38,870 | $2,000,000 | 1,286$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 6.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 12,224 | $700,000 | 989$ |
| Montenegro | 2 | 6.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 628,066 | 606 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,228 | $1,700,000 | 726$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,445 | $89,000 | 61$ |
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,742 | $76,000 | 84$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,998 | $450,000 | 189$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,308 | $54,000 | 36$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,382 | $2,700,000 | 731$ |
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,218 | $2,700,000 | 1,333$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 27,890 | $720,000 | 238$ |
| Austria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 9,006,398 | 2,770 | $450,000 | 138$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,009 | $240,000 | 141$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,050 | $350,000 | 184$ |
| Norway | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,736 | $403,000 | 278$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 3,701 | $160,000 | 61$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,622 | $250,000 | 99$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 625,978 | 718 | $73,000 | 84$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 390 | $31,000 | 9$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,993 | $56,000 | 54$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 10,693 | $180,000 | 103$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 341,243 | 279 | $24,000 | 20$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,200 | $210,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 43 | 2,416,075,781 | 1,447,272 | $43,119,400 | 23,501$ |
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New Zealand:
Bobby Fischer is noted for his historic match against Boris Spassky during the Cold War.
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Dominican Republic:
Bobby Fischer was an American chess player mentioned as a significant figure in the history of chess.
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Guyana:
Bobby Fischer was a versatile king pawn player represented by the move 1. e4.
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Montenegro:
Bobby Fischer replaced Boris Spassky as champion in 1972.
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Uruguay:
Bobby Fischer was an eccentric genius who became a hero in the Western world after defeating Boris Spassky.
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Vietnam:
Bobby Fischer was a chess prodigy and Spassky's rival, known for his eccentric personality and his historic match against Spassky in 1972.
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Austria:
Bobby Fischer was a legendary chess player who faced Boris Spasski in the famous 'Match of the Century'.
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Switzerland:
Bobby Fischer was a brilliant chess player who defeated Boris Spasski in the 1972 World Championship.
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Germany:
Boris Spasski had a lifelong friendship with Bobby Fischer, whom he admired despite their competitive history.
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Canada:
Bobby Fischer, known to be testy and difficult, died in 2008 after winning the international chess crown in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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