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Searching for Bobby Fischer : the father of a prodigy observes the world of chess

by Fred Waitzkin

This account follows three years in the life of a young chess prodigy and his father as they navigate the competitive world of tournament play. It chronicles the boy's progress towards a national title while exploring the myth of Bobby Fischer.

Accession 21605 ISBN 0140126570 Publisher Penguin
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