Weird History writes: Bobby Fischer epitomized the notion that there is a very thin line between genius and insanity. Because Fischer refused interviews and famously cut off contact with acquaintances who talked about him publicly, many Bobby Fischer stories and Bobby Fischer facts did not emerge until after his death. Some may never have surfaced at all. But even from a very early age, Bobby Fischer's life was fraught with chaos, anger, and instability. Fischer is perceived as possibly the greatest chess player who ever lived yet his bizarre personality later in life destroyed any semblance of a positive legacy.
Here's the video summary of his weird life:
If some of the above sounds farfetched you may want to consult the following book, written by Fischer's last friend in Iceland, Gardar Sverrisson: Bobby Fischer's final years. It is described in this article on our news page.
You can also listen to a description of interaction with Fischer in this video:
