Fischer widow wins inheritance case

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

Fischer widow wins inheritance case
Fri, 04 Mar, 2011 - 08:44

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

Reykjavik District Court said fresh documents presented by Miyoko Watai proved that a 2004 wedding between her and Fischer was legal.

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