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

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Waitzkin tells the story of three years he spent with his son, Josh, a chess prodigy. From the moment six-year-old Josh first sits at a board until he wins the National Championship, the father-son team meets an eccentric network of people while they search the myth of Bobby Fischer.
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ISBN 0140230386
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Publication date January 1988
Language English (US)
Pages 467 pages
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Fred Waitzkin

Fred Waitzkin

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Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.

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