11th World Chess Champion Robert James “Bobby” Fischer was buried almost secretely on Monday, January 21, 2008 in the Christian cemetery of Laugardælir Church near the southern Icelandic town of Selfoss, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) southeast of Reykjavík.
In accordance with Fischer’s wishes, no one else was present except Miyoko Watai and Garðar Sverrisson and his family.
In accordance with Fischer’s wishes, no one else was present except Miyoko Watai and Garðar Sverrisson and his family.