It's 50 years since chess magician Bobby Fischer dazzled and baffled the world to emerge as champion - ABC News

For better and for worse, Bobby Fischer's brilliant play and off-board antics were a catalyst for chess to achieve mainstream attention.

50 years ago: Bobby Fischer is the 11th World Champion!

50 years since Bobby Fischer won international chess crown — AP Photos

World chess champion Bobby Fischer, center, is surrounded by newsmen, as he arrives from Iceland on Sunday, Sept. 17, 1972 at New York?s Kennedy airport. Fischer took the title from Boris Spassky

It's 50 years since chess magician Bobby Fischer dazzled and baffled the world to emerge as champion - ABC News

Bobby Fischer at Chess Board with Newspaper Bobby the Champ - Holden Luntz Gallery

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50 years since Bobby Fischer won international chess crown — AP Photos

50 years since Bobby Fischer won international chess crown — AP Photos

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Play Magnus - The 11th World Chess Champion - the great Bobby Fischer - would have turned 79 today. Fischer's contributions to chess are numerous & groundbreaking. Check out our lesson on

50 years since Bobby Fischer won international chess crown — AP Photos

50 years since Bobby Fischer won international chess crown — AP Photos