Bibliography of Bobby Fischer

Several books, films and other works about Bobby Fischer have been created. Bobby Fischer (March 9, 1943 – January 17, 2008) was an American chess prodigy who rose to prominence during the 1950s and 1960s. In 1972, Fischer defeated the Soviet player Boris Spassky to become world champion. Soviet players had dominated chess for several years before Fischer's championship, a trend which continued after 1975 when Fischer refused to defend his title. Fischer's participation in the 1972 championship match increased American interest in chess, in the context of the Cold War.

Bobby Fischer

Works about Fischer divide into several genres. In chess literature, several books have analyzed important games of his career, such as the Game of the Century, an early brilliancy won by Fischer when he was 13 years old. In the immediate aftermath of Fischer's 1972 championship, several books appeared which were exclusively devoted to analysis of the match's 21 games. Fischer's own work includes My 60 Memorable Games, a well-regarded analysis of his own games, and (with co-authors) Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess, a popular primer intended for absolute beginners.

Fischer has been the subject of several biographies, with some focusing on his psychology. Fischer was known as an eccentric and "difficult"[1] person, a reputation which informed the biographies and film accounts of his life. The film Pawn Sacrifice dramatized Fischer's life and performance in the 1972 championship, depicting him using the archetype of the tortured genius.

Books

The bibliography is given in APA style.

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  • Agur, Elie. (1992). Bobby Fischer: His Approach to Chess. Cadogan Chess. ISBN 1857440013.
  • Alban, Albert. (2015). Chess tactics for beginners from the games of Bobby Fischer. Amazon Digital Services LLC.
  • Alburt, Lev. (2003). Three Days With Bobby Fischer and Other Chess Essays: How to Meet Champions & Choose Your Openings. ISBN 1889323098.
  • Alexander, C.H.O'D. (1972). Fischer v. Spassky. Vintage Books. ISBN 0394718305.
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  • Hays, Lou. (1995). Bobby Fischer: Complete Games of the American World Chess Champion. Hays Pub. ISBN 1880673991.
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  • Olafsson, Helgi. (2012). Bobby Fischer Comes Home: The Final Years in Iceland, a Saga of Friendship and Lost Illusions. New In Chess. ISBN 9789056913816.
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  • Roberts, Richard. (1973). Fischer/Spassky: The New York Times Report on the Chess Match of the Century. Times Books. ISBN 9780812903027.
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  • Sanchez, Miguel et al. (2020). Fischer in Cuba: Vol I. The Bowker Team. ISBN 978-0578605753
  • Sanchez, Miguel et al. (2020). Fischer in Cuba: Vol II. Obispos. ISBN 978-0578645100
  • Schiller, Robert. (2009). Learn from Bobby Fischer's Greatest Games. Cardoza. ISBN 1580422357.
  • Seirawan, Yasser with Stefanovic, George. (1992). No Regrets: Fischer–Spassky 1992. International Chess Enterprises. ISBN 1879479095.
  • Soltis, Andrew. (2003). Bobby Fischer Rediscovered. Batsford. ISBN 0713488468.
  • Stankovic, Nenad. (2012). The Greatest Secret of Bobby Fischer. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 1481252232.
  • Steiner, George. (1974). Fields of Force: Fischer and Spassky at Reykjavik. Viking Press. ISBN 9780670311781, 0670311782
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  • Taimanov, Mark. (2021). I was a Victim of Bobby Fischer. Quality Chess. ISBN 978-1784831608
  • Timman, Jan. (2021). The Unstoppable American: Bobby Fischer’s Road to Reykjavik. New In Chess. ISBN 978-9056919788
  • Tsvetkov, Lyudmil. (2021). Bobby Fischer for Buffs. Independently published. ISBN 979-8775432829, 979-8775381462
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  • Verwer, Renzo. (2010). Bobby Fischer for Beginners: Most Famous Chess Player Explained. New in Chess. ISBN 978-9056913151.
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Documentaries

References
  1. Hooper, David; Whyld, Kenneth (1992). The Oxford Companion to Chess (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. p. 138. ISBN 9780198661641.
  2. Bio. Bobby Fischer
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