18 January 2013

Kasparov on the Day Fischer Died

Although the history books record that Bobby Fischer died on 17 January 2008, his death wasn't announced until the following day. Here is the news clip from Sky News that was broadcast five years ago today.


Bobby Fischer Chess Champion dies age 64 (6:32) • 'Uploaded on 18 Jan 2008'

Kasparov: 'He could be called the pioneer and founder of professional chess.'

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