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Chess History (2011)
Depicts how Bobby Fischer tortuously considers his next move-hands gripping his head and eyes fastened to the board-as his 1972 World Chess Championship opponent, Boris Spassky, looks on.
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Depicts how Bobby Fischer tortuously considers his next move-hands gripping his head and eyes fastened to the board-as his 1972 World Chess Championship opponent, Boris Spassky, looks on.
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Genre:Documentary, History
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In Theaters:1/1/2011
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Runtime:6 minutes
Studio:HBO, BBC
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