Bobby Fischer, the only American to win the world Chess Championship in 1972 has died.
No details since i just saw it on television and didnt have the volume on
Fischer beat Boris Spassky in Iceland in 1972 --- during the height of the cold war. I so remember as a teenager listening to that match and following the details. Fischer did not defend his title in 1975 and then disappeared, I believe forfeiting his title.
Fischer finally played Spassky in 1992.
Fischer was a controversial and often bizarre acting individual. After 9/11 he was very critical of US policy. He eventually sought asylum in Iceland, sight of his most prominent victory