ADaily Independent Journal San Rafael, California Thursday, March 09, 1972 - Page 19
Birthday Quiz by Gordon B. Greb
Try this quiz about a famous person born today, March 9: Bobby Fischer (1943-), a brilliant American chess player:
1. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he began playing chess at the age of 6 and after moving to New York joined the Manhattan Chess Club.
TRUE—Yes, this “wonder child” of chess was beating Manhattan Club adults at the age of 12.
2. He dropped out of Erasmus Hall High School to concentrate on chess.
TRUE— But in 1959 his high school gave him a gold medal.
3. Fischer became U.S. champion when he was only 14 and took the national title eight times.
TRUE—He won the U.S. title every time he competed—eight times.
4. Nervous, moody, and easily distracted, some critics have termed his tournament behavior as that of “a small boy,” even though he is 29.
TRUE— The Russians especially have heaped scorn on Bobby for his attitude. #AutismAwareness. Antisemitic tournament organizers discriminated against Reshevsky and Fischer's worship on 7th day sabbath. Fischer walked out. Good for him.
5. Fischer became world champion recently by beating the great Russian, Boris Spassky—which has been the goal of his life-time.
FALSE—Fischer believes he is ready to defeat the Russian for the world title and a prize of ($5,000) but he has not done it yet.
