Timeline Bobby Fischer

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• 1971 Fischer's dominant Candidates run 20 consecutive wins On his way to the 1972 title match, Fischer achieved one of chess history's greatest streaks: 20 consecutive wins including 6-0 against Taimanov and 6-0 against Larsen in the Candidates matches.
• 1972 – 1975 Fischer World Champion reign First American World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer became the first American World Chess Champion by defeating Boris Spassky in Reykjavik in 1972, ending 24 years of Soviet dominance. His reign ended when he refused to defend against Karpov in 1975.
• 1972 Match of the Century — Fischer vs Spassky Cold War on the chessboard Bobby Fischer defeated Boris Spassky 12½-8½ in Reykjavik in the most watched chess match in history. The Cold War backdrop made it a global media event, bringing chess to millions of new fans worldwide.
• 1975 Fischer forfeits title to Karpov Disappears from competitive chess Fischer refused to defend his title against Anatoly Karpov over disputes with FIDE about match conditions. He was stripped of the title and effectively retired from competitive chess for 17 years.