2785Peak rating
No. 1Peak ranking
1 (1972)World Championship matches
8 titlesU.S. Championships

Titles & Trophies

World Chess Champion1972–1975
GrandmasterAchieved in 1958
U.S. Chess ChampionshipsWon a record eight titles
Perfect Score in U.S. Championship11-0 in 1964
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Career Overview

Bobby Fischer's career statistics highlight his dominance in chess during his active years.

World Championship Matches1
U.S. Championships8
Matches against Spassky1
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Major Tournaments

Fischer's performance in major tournaments showcases his exceptional skill.

Interzonal5th–6th (1958)
Candidates MatchesWon against Taimanov and Larsen (6-0 each)
World Championship 1972Won against Spassky (12½–8½)
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Olympiad Performance

Fischer's contributions to the U.S. team in Olympiads were significant.

1960 Olympiad10 wins, 6 draws, 2 losses
1962 Olympiad8 wins, 6 draws, 3 losses
1966 Olympiad14 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss
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Records Held

Most U.S. Championships Won8 titles
Only Perfect Score in U.S. Championship11-0 in 1964
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Figures are career-to-date for active athletes and reflect widely documented totals; exact splits may vary by source. Open any panel for the full breakdown.