Bobby Fischer was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
At the age of 14, Fischer won the U.S. Chess Championship, becoming the youngest ever to do so.
Bobby Fischer won the U.S. Chess Championship multiple times, solidifying his position as America's leading chess player.
Bobby Fischer defeated Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland, capturing the World Chess Championship title during a Cold War divided world.
After winning the World Championship, Fischer withdrew from competitive chess for nearly two decades.
Bobby Fischer starts playing chess and quickly rises through the ranks as a young prodigy.
Fischer competes in the Candidates Tournament for the World Chess Championship, establishing himself as a top contender.
Fischer starts to show signs of paranoia and mental health issues, impacting his public image and interactions.
Fischer demands changes to the World Championship match conditions and initially refuses to defend his title without them.
Fischer rigorously trains and prepares mentally and physically for the championship match against Boris Spassky.
Fischer arrives in Iceland for the highly publicized World Chess Championship match against Spassky.
Fischer unexpectedly forfeits the first game of the match after disagreements with the organizers and venue setup.
Fischer defeats Boris Spassky in the final moments of the match to become the first American World Chess Champion.
Following his victory, Fischer retreats from public life, facing loneliness and deepening paranoia.
