EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 16 MIN
Bobby Fischer Wins Chess's 'Match of the Century'
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September 1, 1972. Bobby Fischer becomes the first American to win the World Chess Championship, ending 24 years of Soviet dominance. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
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