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Fischer’s wife wins legal bid

AN ICELANDIC court has ruled the widow of former world chess champion Bobby Fischer was his lawful wife and should inherit his £1.2 million (€1.4m) fortune.

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Fischer widow wins inheritance case

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Chess genius Fischer laid to rest in Iceland

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Freed chess icon flies to Iceland

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Freed flawed chess genius heads for new life in Iceland

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Grandmaster Fischer approved for Iceland residency

Chess legend fights deportation

Lawyers have exchanged documents in the first court hearing on detained former chess champion Bobby Fischer’s battle against deportation to the United States.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2004

Arrested chess genius seeks political asylum

Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer has appealed against Japanese move to deport him to the US for travelling on an invalid passport and is seeking political asylum.

Wed, 21 Jul, 2004

Check mate as Fischer faces extradition

It was not the best move he ever made. After more than 10 years of evading the public eye and US justice officials, former world champion Bobby Fischer has been arrested by Japanese immigration officials after trying to leave the country with an invalid passport.

Fri, 16 Jul, 2004

Elusive chess genius captured after 10-year hunt

Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer has been arrested in Japan by immigration authorities, capping a more than decade-long hunt by US authorities for the elusive legend.

Fri, 16 Jul, 2004