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Bobby Fischer’s 21 Move Brilliancy. In Bobby Fischer’s Own Words!

At age 20, Bobby Fischer won the 1963–64 US Championship with 11 wins in 11 games, the only perfect score in the history of the tournament. This game which is one of the most famous games in Fischer's career, was played in round 3 against Robert Byrne. This was Fischer's first win against Byrne, and one of the most excellently played miniatures in all of chess … [Read more...] about Bobby Fischer’s 21 Move Brilliancy. In Bobby Fischer’s Own Words!

Choose Your Own Chess Adventure – Secret Bobby Fischer Recording.

Ever wanted to play like Bobby Fischer? Well now is your chance! Can you find the moves he played or will you fail during this interactive adventure? You take the role of Bobby Fischer as he plays his brilliant 21-move win against Robert Bryne. At age 20, Bobby Fischer won the 1963–64 US Championship with 11 wins in 11 games, the only perfect score in the history of the … [Read more...] about Choose Your Own Chess Adventure – Secret Bobby Fischer Recording.

Blair Connell interviews the late and great Mike Basman

Mike Basman sadly left this mortal coil in October 2022. There has never been and never will be another chess player like Mike. Mike was a true Maverick of the game, often playing and championing unorthodox openings such as The Grob (1 g4), Creepy Crawly (...a6 an ...h6) and the aptly named St George Defence (...a6 with ...b5). This video was recorded about a year before … [Read more...] about Blair Connell interviews the late and great Mike Basman