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title: "Searching for Bobby Fischer: The Father of a Prodigy Observes the World of Chess"
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# Searching for Bobby Fischer: The Father of a Prodigy Observes the World of Chess

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- **What is this?** Searching for Bobby Fischer: The Father of a Prodigy Observes the World of Chess
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## Description

The father of a real american chess prodigy reflects on chess, competition, childhood, and his son's meteoric rise to the highest levels of global competition. “[A] little gem of a book.” — The New York Times Fred Waitzkin was smitten with chess during the historic Fischer-Spassky championship in 1972. When Fisher disappeared from public view, Waitzkin's interest waned—until his own son Josh emerged as a chess prodigy. Searching for Bobby Fischer is the story of Fred Waitzkin and his son, from the moment six-year-old Josh first sits down at a chessboard until he competes for the national championship. Drawn into the insular, international network of chess, they must also navigate the difficult waters of their own relationship. All the while, Waitzskin searches for the elusive Bobby Fischer, whose myth still dominates the chess world and profoundly affects Waitzkin’s dreams for his son.

Review: Perfeito. - Chegou com 7 dias de antecedência. Livro em perfeito estado e muito bem embrulhado. Perfeito!
Review: Fascinating - A great story and an interesting incite into the world of chess. A very enjoyable read with a thrilling ending.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #575,806 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4,127 in Games & Quizzes (Books) #8,521 in Family & Relationships #20,689 in Biographies & Autobiographies (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 318 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfeito.
*by J***R on 6 March 2025*

Chegou com 7 dias de antecedência. Livro em perfeito estado e muito bem embrulhado. Perfeito!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating
*by L***Y on 8 May 2014*

A great story and an interesting incite into the world of chess. A very enjoyable read with a thrilling ending.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic book to read before watching the movie.Thank you very much Adam Altman
*by A***N on 13 May 2026*

This book was fantastic. Just like the movie I bought it for my son before I had him watch the movie. He enjoyed the book. Love the movie. It's a fantastic read, it draws you in. Thank you very much Adam Altman

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- Searching for Bobby Fischer
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*Last updated: 2026-11-02*