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Searching for Bobby Fischer: The father of a prodigy observes the world of chess
Searching for Bobby Fischer The father of a prodigy observes the world of chess
Author: Fred Waitzkin
ISBN-13: 9780140126570
ISBN-10: 0140126570
Publication Date: 12/1/1989
Pages: 226
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Penguin Books
Book Type: Unknown Binding
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kjm2db avatar reviewed Searching for Bobby Fischer: The father of a prodigy observes the world of chess on + 31 more book reviews
good book, check out the differences from the movie version
reviewed Searching for Bobby Fischer: The father of a prodigy observes the world of chess on + 158 more book reviews
The author describes his six-year-old son's emergence as a chess prodigy.

This was made into a fantastic movie.

"A touching story of a father and son . . . You don't have to know the game to enjoy every page." --Cleveland Amory
reviewed Searching for Bobby Fischer: The father of a prodigy observes the world of chess on + 74 more book reviews
A father discovers his son is a chess prodigy and follows him into a highly competitive world of tutors and youth tournaments. Waitzkin brilliantly balances his love for chess with concern for his son and other youngsters who go through a rigorous training akin to East German Olympic youth prospects. To become a master, do you risk turning your child into mad Bobby?