Bobby Fischer, the 11th World Chess Champion, died at the age of 64 from degenerative kidney failure at the Landspítali Hospital in Reykjavík, Iceland. This marked the end of a tumultuous life marked by incredible chess achievements, reclusiveness, and controversial views. His death sparked legal battles over his estate.

While being detained in Japan, Bobby Fischer legally married Miyoko Watai. This event occurred amidst Fischer's struggle to avoid deportation to the United States due to violating sanctions against Yugoslavia, marking a significant personal event during a turbulent period in his life.

Bobby Fischer, at the age of 7, played in a simultaneous exhibition given by Master Max Pavey at the Brooklyn Chess Club. Although he lost, he held on for 15 minutes and drew a crowd of onlookers. This event was a crucial moment as it led to Carmine Nigro, the president of the Brooklyn Chess Club, noticing Fischer's talent and offering him chess instruction. This was a significant step in Fischer's early chess development.

Robert James Fischer was born at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. This marked the beginning of the life of a chess prodigy who would become the 11th World Chess Champion.