The Gift of Chess

Notice to commercial publishers seeking use of images from this collection of chess-related archive blogs. For use of the many large color restorations, two conditions must be met: 1) It is YOUR responsibility to obtain written permissions for use from the current holders of rights over the original b/w photo. Then, 2) make a tax-deductible donation to The Gift of Chess in honor of Robert J. Fischer-Newspaper Archives. A donation in the amount of $250 USD or greater is requested for images above 2000 pixels and other special request items. For small images, such as for fair use on personal blogs, all credits must remain intact and a donation is still requested but negotiable. Please direct any photographs for restoration and special request (for best results, scanned and submitted at their highest possible resolution), including any additional questions to S. Mooney, at bobbynewspaperblogs•gmail. As highlighted in the ABC News feature, chess has numerous benefits for individuals, including enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, improving concentration and memory, and promoting social interaction and community building. Initiatives like The Gift of Chess have the potential to bring these benefits to a wider audience, particularly in areas where access to educational and recreational resources is limited.

Best of Chess Fischer Newspaper Archives
• Robert J. Fischer, 1955 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1956 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1957 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1958 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1959 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1960 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1961 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1962 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1963 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1964 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1965 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1966 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1967 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1968 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1969 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1970 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1971 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1972 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1973 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1974 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1975 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1976 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1977 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1978 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1979 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1980 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1981 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1982 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1983 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1984 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1985 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1986 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1987 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1988 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1989 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1990 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1991 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1992 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1993 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1994 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1995 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1996 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1997 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1998 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1999 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2000 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2001 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2002 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2003 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2004 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2005 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2006 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2007 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2008 ➦
Chess Columns Additional Archives/Social Media

Christian Zionism Forced Upon Jews

This I've known for years, and surely, Bobby knew it down deep too as he grew to ridicule the USA for its Imperialistic scheming & meddling.

According to propaganda of far right, Jews are just so powerful and poor white folks, can't catch a break from the stranglehold. Every wrong, a ‘jew’ is behind it. But look closer, you find a white gentiles pulling strings behind the scenes. This false narrative of rightwing extremists is NOT what I found in very old newspapers tonight.

These events were taking shape around 1917, and had nothing to do with Judaism, or protecting Jews. Not even the Holocaust because Hitler would not have power until the 1930s. This is 1910's era. Supporting Zionism had everything to do with Britain's and American economic interests abroad. The attached article says as much!

Daily Arkansas Gazette January 11, 1918
(Bit of news-clipping attached. Religion is mentioned nowhere, but of strategic “economic” interest to America, is.) For more indepth understanding of the bloody history behind American expansionism, Google “American History + Manifest Destiny”. The U.S. wasn't satisfied with the mere Native American genocide, they had their sights set on Mexico too.
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27775682/jewish_nation_may_be_established/

Article written by angry Zionist to Anti-Zionist Jews. He himself mentions the plot is favored by NON-JEWS to restore Jerusalem. (Christians Shame on You)
Buffalo Jewish Review Buffalo, New York Friday, April 05, 1918
Open Letter to Rabbi Louis J. Kopald
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27775421/an_open_letter_to_rabbi_louis_j_kopald/

This newspaper article tells how Jews were opposing Zionism, so the Zionists began throwing out the religious Jews… and replacing with Zionists, namely a Walter Lionel Rothschild to lead the revolt.
... a lengthy article from 1917, about the Zionist heresy... to be rid of Jewish leadership who opposed Zionism
Indianapolis Star Sunday, August 19, 1917
Zionism Changes Aspect of Jew
(1 of 2) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27775552/zionism_changes_aspect_of_jew/

(2 of 2) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27775586/zionism_changes_aspect_of_jew_2_of_2/

President Woodrow Wilson writes … Article states those who oppose Zionism is to oppose official BRITISH POLICY -- to squash dissent.

The Eagle Bryan, Texas Saturday, November 16, 1918 Jewish Community Organizes Zionist Society
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27775643/jewish_community_organizes_zionist/

Zionism... a Christian Idea
“...Editorials: Christians saw fit to prophesy the restoration of Palestine and the Jewish State, but left to the Jew to accomplish it...”
Buffalo Jewish Review Feb 01, 1918
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27775773/editorials_christians_saw_fit_to/

The American Israelite Cincinnati, Ohio Thursday, February 08, 1917
“…Propagators of Political Zionism in the United States, Are Addicted to the Grave Fallacy of Making the Term "Zionism" All Embracing and Inclusive as if it were a substitute for Judaism itself.”
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30609625/propagators_of_political_zionism/

Recommended Books

Understanding Chess by William Lombardy Chess Duels, My Games with the World Champions, by Yasser Seirawan No Regrets: Fischer-Spassky 1992, by Yasser Seirawan Chess Fundamentals, by Jose Capablanca Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess, by Bobby Fischer My 60 Memorable Games, by Bobby Fischer Bobby Fischer Games of Chess, by Bobby Fischer The Modern Chess Self Tutor, by David Bronstein Russians versus Fischer, by Mikhail Tal, Plisetsky, Taimanov, et al

'til the world understands why Robert J. Fischer criticised the U.S./British and Russian military industry imperial alliance and their own Israeli Apartheid. Sarah Wilkinson explains:

Bobby Fischer, First Amendment, Freedom of Speech
What a sad story Fischer was,” typed a racist, pro-imperialist colonial troll who supports mega-corporation entities over human rights, police state policies & white supremacy.
To which I replied: “Really? I think he [Bob Fischer] stood up to the broken system of corruption and raised awareness! Whether on the Palestinian/Israel-British-U.S. Imperial Apartheid scam, the Bush wars of ‘7 countries in 5 years,’ illegally, unconstitutionally which constituted mass xenocide or his run in with police brutality in Pasadena, California-- right here in the U.S., police run rampant over the Constitution of the U.S., on oath they swore to uphold, but when Americans don't know the law, and the cops either don't know or worse, “don't care” -- then I think that's pretty darn “sad”. I think Mr. Fischer held out and fought the good fight, steadfast til the day he died, and may he Rest In Peace.
Educate yourself about U.S./State Laws --
https://www.youtube.com/@AuditTheAudit/videos
After which the troll posted a string of profanities, confirming there was never any genuine sentiment of “compassion” for Mr. Fischer, rather an intent to inflict further defamatory remarks.

This ongoing work is a tribute to the life and accomplishments of Robert “Bobby” Fischer who passionately loved and studied chess history. May his life continue to inspire many other future generations of chess enthusiasts and kibitzers, alike.

Robert J. Fischer, Kid Chess Wizard 1956March 9, 1943 - January 17, 2008

The photograph of Bobby Fischer (above) from the March 02, 1956 The Tampa Times was discovered by Sharon Mooney (Bobby Fischer Newspaper Archive editor) on February 01, 2018 while gathering research materials for this ongoing newspaper archive project. Along with lost games now being translated into Algebraic notation and extractions from over two centuries of newspapers, it is but one of the many lost treasures to be found in the pages of old newspapers since our social media presence was first established November 11, 2017.

Special Thanks