First American since Bobby Fischer qualifies to challenge World Chess Champion

2,649 views · Published 28 March 2018 · 0:41 · Indexed 22 September 2026

Channel: CBS News · 2018 · News & Politics

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With his win in the Candidates Tournament, 25-year-old Fabiano Caruana is the first American since 1972 to qualify to challenge for the World Chess Championship. The Miami-born, American-Italian dual citizen will be the first American to compete for the title since Bobby Fischer last won it in in 1972.

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