Robert J. Fischer 1943-2008

Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel

Tuesday, 22 January 2008, id:424 Article cached on Friday, 04 July 2008 06:37:22

Robert James ("Bobby") Fischer (March 9, 1943 - January 17, 2008), the 11^th World Chess Champion (1972-1975) has passed away in Iceland. He was buried on January 21 at a churchyard near Selfoss (southern Iceland).