Friday, September 18, 2015

Caïssa Pantheon

http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/bobby-fischer-movie-review-by-kenneth-rogoff-2015-09
CAMBRIDGE – The brilliant new Hollywood movie “Pawn Sacrifice” portrays the life of tormented chess genius Robert James “Bobby” Fischer from his early days as a prodigy to his historic 1972 match, at age 29, with Russian world champion Boris Spassky. Actor Tobey Maguire portrays Fischer with remarkable authenticity – indeed, pitch-perfect for those of us who met Fischer in his prime. [Read more].
Robert James “Bobby” Fischer. Photo credit: Christine Daum-Farber & Nelson Farber.

The son is fallen asleep on his mom’s shoulder. Photo credit: Christine Daum-Farber & Nelson Farber.

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