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• Robert J. Fischer, 1955 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1956 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1957 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1958 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1959 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1960 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1961 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1962 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1963 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1964 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1965 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1966 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1967 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1968 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1969 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1970 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1971 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1972 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1973 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1974 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1975 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1976 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1977 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1978 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1979 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1980 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1981 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1982 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1983 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1984 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1985 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1986 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1987 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1988 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1989 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1990 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1991 bio + additional games
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• Robert J. Fischer, 1998 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 1999 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 2000 bio + additional games
• Robert J. Fischer, 2001 bio + additional games
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November 01, 1942 Los Angeles Times Chess by Herman Steiner

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ChessChess 01 Nov 1942, Sun The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) Newspapers.com

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CHESS Nov. 1, 1011 L.A. TIMES PROBLEM NO. 1343 , By S. Hertmann (First prize.) White mates in two. (Wh. 12; Bl. 12.) L.A. TIMES PROBLEM. NO. 1344 By P. A. L. Kubbei i Second Prize.) White mates In three. (Wh. 7: Bl. 8.) SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1339: B-B8 S0LUTION TO PROBLEM 1340: K-B2.! CORRECTION Problem 13:tn had two solutions, B-R7 snd B-R.V Credit has been given those who aent B-B5 as a solution. HARRY R MATOSIAN AND G. A. 11 ALL WIN SOLVING CONTEST We congratulate Mr. Matoslan and Mr. Hall for winning this contest.
Mr. Matoslan Is winner for the first time and hails from Los Angeles, while Mr. Hall wins for the fifth time and hails from Santa Barbara. CaL The following is the srora of the last two months' participants. Those who: took part previously will have their score stand and should they send in solutions: again, they will be added and published next month.
H, Bruhn (. 122: B. Bushueff, 113: R. H. Beals. 59: M. I. Bailey, 3; C.i B. Collins. 178; K. Cay. 22; Miss A. Ca-i margo, 19; J. J. Carr, 30: R. F. Cleveland.' 2; J. C. Drake (.) 277; J. O. Dodge; ( .) 97: J. Davidson . 177; E. Dmytryk, 82; H. Englander, 36; C, P Ford I'.) 239; G. Francis. 256: E. W. Fai sett. 23. C. J. Gibbs, 81. J. F. Gubbins, 2; R. L. Hewes. 14; R. H. Hays, 8: W. Har-' mon (. 30; G. A. Hall (,) 303, winner; B. Hail, 49; T. Harrington. 41; C. L. Hoover, 0; D. A. Innes ,) 133: W. R. JePMin. 8. W. L. Koethen (.) 97; G. Klbbey. 42; Dr. C. G. P. Kuschke. 3; H. P. Matosian (M 307, winner; M. Morris, 71; 8. J. McConnell, 64, F. Margaretten. 41; O. J. Myers, 10; W. R. McCracker, 4; J. Menkes. 25; M. J. Morley. 10; Capt. N. Maxlmov, M.C., 7; W. C. Nolting C.I 121; G. S. Peck. 34; Rev. P. Prichard ". 12: E. H. Quale and D. M. Poole. 35: W. M. Race. 2; E. L. Rubin. 11: M. Riutholm !'.) 72: A. D. Reynolds Sr.. 225; W. Blosson. 7; E. H. Schadee !.) 17; L. A. Salgado (,) 260; J. Stufflebeam, 62; C. R. Btrader, 19; J. E. Tyler (,) 205: W. b. Tudor (. 270; Mrs. F. Tovar. 25; M. Voorhees, 23; J. T. Watson (',) 284; J. P. Walsh (,) 192; A. 8. Wells, 199: William L. Wlesm-ger. 14; Dr, R. H. Wilson. 3. The score includes Problems 1327-1340. RILES OF THE SOLVING CONTEST The winners of each month's contest will receive a three months" subscription to the Chess Review, a month's membership In the Chess and Checker Club of Los Angeles, 124 W. Fourth St.. and the Hollywood Chess Group, 108 N. Formosa Ave., where they may discuss composing and solving of problems and end games.
Every winner will be marked with the usual i,) showing that he was once a winner in climbing the ladder. The system will enable 12 (or more In a case of & tie) solvers to win. Solutions sent In answer to this problem will be acknowledged within two weeks after publication if you wish to figure in the "up-to-the-minute" ladder, the time limit being seven days. Otherwise credit can only be given in a later ladder. Problems In this column may begin with a castling key or have castling as a defense, unless it can be definitely proved that such maneuvers are not legal.
Capture keys, "en passant" keys and checking keys are also tolerated, but all the above types are rather uncommon. The capture of a pawn, however, is not unusual. If a problem has no solution, "no solution" must be claimed m order to score points. The principal variations are necessary when sending in the three-movers. Keys only need be given in two-ers.
although It is excellent practice to write out all th distinct variations. Two-movers receive two points. Three-movers receive three points on our ladder. The pri7e is awarded to the leading solver once a month. (His score is then canceled.) Solvers may become ladderites at sny time.
They are expected to solve as individuals or teams but not consult otherwise. Anyone desiring information for chess literature, chess lessons, address of chess clubs, or whatever information concerning the game of chess, should send a seif-ad-dressed and stamped envelope or card to Herman Steiner. Chess Editor. L.A. Times. Requests for back issues and subscriptions should be directed to the Circulation Department. This column appears on Sunday, HOLLYWOOD OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP The preliminaries hare hern finished, some of the first rounds played in the three groups. There are IS players In eachj group and this Is the largest and strong-i 90iest tournament ever held in Hollywood' under the auspices of the Hollywood Chess ,roun at m J. rormoa nve., wnere( games are being played nightly. Visitors! are welcome lo wstrn the games (no charge.) In the early part of November, a ladies' tournament will be held at the above address with 10 participants.
Anyone interested in taking part please write the editor or phone WEbster 8R17 or WY-oming 3510. The following participate In the "A" group: B. Aronson. J. Borochow. J. Cher-nis. M. Cohen, E. Everett, Dr. S. Finkel-stein. Dr. W. L. Hoerber. C. Henderson,.F. Iluffnacel. P. Pnlland.' N. I.lrht. W Rflnhardt, M. grhleifcr, 8. Vorkanirh, A. Wei, 8. Wolff. "B" group: Dr. I. Adler, Dr. R. C. Collins, J. Cotwell, J. Runaway, O, Dhease, P. I.enk, L. W. Fielding, E. Gfllert, Dr. 8. YV. I.uhan, R, Martin, w. u. raine, a. w, rauch, r. Towbin ti. C. Turner, O. Pnllvcove. R. Riser. "C" group: A. W. Bromberg, R.- D. Erleksan Jr., R. D. Erleksan Sr., V. Fotre Jr., V. Fotr Sr., J, Gordon. A, Hsnf, M. King. J. Larkin, A. Lieberman, V. O. Look, G. lusao, v. Linen, j. uaisao, II. Harrison. ADAMS' VICTORY Here Is one of Weaver Adam' wins in the fiev England champlomhlP tourna ment wnicn n reoenny won without a single loss or draw. RUY LOPEZ KaU White 1- P-K4 2- Kt-KB3 3- B-Kt5 4- B.R4 5- Castles B-R-K 7-B-K13 B-P-B3 9-P-KR3 10- B-B2 11- P-Q4 12- OKt-32 13- P-Q5 14- P-QR4 15- Kt-B 1B-B-K3 17- BxKt 18- PxP 19- P-KKt4 20- Kt-K3 21- Kt-Q2 22- Kt-B5 23- B-R4 24- PxP 25- KPxB 26- QxB 27- BxKt 28- RxR 29- R-Kt Adams Black P-K4 Kt-QB3 PQR3 KI-B3 B-K2 P-QK14 P-Q3 Castles Kt-QR4 P-B4 Q-B2 Kt-B3 Kt-QR4 P-B5 Kt-Q2 Kt-B4 QxR PxP B-Q2 KR-Kt B-K14 P-Kt5 PxP QBxKt BxKt Kt-Kt6 RxR PxB Q-B5 Katz White 30- P-BS 31- P-K15 32- K-R2 33- Q-K3 34- Q-B3 35- K-Kt3 36- R-KKt 37- K-Kt,2 38- Q-R 39- QxRP 40- Q-RBch 41- C-B8 42- K-R2 41-Q-QKtS 41-R-O 45- KxR 46- K-R2 47- K-R3 43- K-R2 49- 0-B7ch 50- Q-O8ch 51- Q-Kt8ch 52- Q-RReh 53- 0-Kt7ch 54- Q-Kt3ch 55- Q-Kt2ch 56- Q-Kt5ch Resigns Adams Black PxP P-B4 K-Kt2 R-KI2 K-Kt3 KxP K-B3 R-Kt4 0-B5 RxP K-K2 Q-K5ch R-B4 RxP RxPch Q-Bfich QxPch Q-Bfich QxR K-')3 K-KI3 K-RH IW13 K-K5 K-K1 P-B5 CORRESPONDENCE GAME Corp.
Steven Bhaw of Albany. N.Y., won an interesting and speculative Wllkes-Barre, from Louis Vlchules of Northampton, Mass., In the 1941 North American eqrre ipondence championship preliminaries. . WtLKES-BARRB Vlchuleg Bhaw Vlchules flhatr White Black White Black 1- P-K4 P-K4 18-KtxP . K-Q 2- KI-KB3 Kt-QB3 19-B-B3 R-K3 3- B-B4 KI-B3 20-B-Q2 R(K3)-B3 4- Kt-KtS B-B4 21-B-Q Kt-KJ -BxPch K-K3 22-Q-KR. P-KK14 fl-B-Kt.3 R-B 23-Q-K14 Kt-B4 7- Castles P-Q3 24-KtxP R-Kt3 8- P-KR3 P-KR3I25-B-B2 PxKt 9- Kt-KB3 RxRP26-BxPch K-B 10- PxB KtxP 27-K-R R(Kt3l-Kt 11- P-B3 0-02'28-QR-U. KtxQP 12- K.Kt2 KtxP 20-QxQ KxQ 13- KxKt BxR 30-PxKt RxB 14- P-04 P-K5 31-B-Q R-B7 15- 0-K2 P-4 32-B-Kt4ch K-Q lfl-OKt-aJ QR-K Resigns . 17-OxB PxKtch.

'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.

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