Question 1

What surprising mutual respect existed between Bobby Fischer and his Soviet rival?

Accepted Answer

Though Bobby Fischer hated Soviet players for collusion, he liked and respected Boris Spassky, who returned the affection and esteem.

Question 2

Which major film festivals featured this documentary about Bobby Fischer?

Accepted Answer

The documentary was an official selection at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Moscow International Film Festival, and Sundance Film Festival in 2011.

Question 3

What tragic event occurred during the making of this documentary?

Accepted Answer

The film is dedicated to editor Karen Schmeer, who had just begun working on it when she was killed in a hit-and-run accident.

Question 4

How did Bobby Fischer's early chess achievements compare to Boris Spassky's?

Accepted Answer

At age 15, Fischer broke Spassky's record to become the youngest World Chess Federation Grand Master. Spassky was 18 when he set the original record.

Question 5

What was Bobby Fischer's educational background according to the documentary?

Accepted Answer

Bobby Fischer was a very poor school student in high school and dropped out at fifteen.

Question 6

What surprising mutual respect existed between Bobby Fischer and a key Soviet rival?

Accepted Answer

Despite hating Soviet players for collusion, Bobby Fischer liked and respected Boris Spassky, who returned the affection and esteem.

Question 7

Which major film festivals featured this documentary about Bobby Fischer?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Moscow International Film Festival, and Sundance Film Festival in 2011.

Question 8

Who is the documentary dedicated to and why is that dedication poignant?

Accepted Answer

It is dedicated to editor Karen Schmeer, who had only just begun working on the film when she was killed in a hit-and-run accident.

Question 9

What early chess achievements made Bobby Fischer a record-breaking prodigy?

Accepted Answer

At 14, he won the U.S. Chess Championship in 1958, becoming an International Master. Later that year, at 15, he broke Boris Spassky's record to become the youngest World Chess Federation Grand Master.

Question 10

Who directed and produced this documentary on Bobby Fischer's life?

Accepted Answer

Liz Garbus directed and produced the film, with other producers including Stanley F. Buchthal, Matthew Justus, and Rory Kennedy.

Bobby Fischer Against the World

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