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Notice to commercial publishers seeking use of images from this collection of chess-related archive blogs. For use of the many large color restorations, two conditions must be met: 1) It is YOUR responsibility to obtain written permissions for use from the current holders of rights over the original b/w photo. Then, 2) make a tax-deductible donation to The Gift of Chess in honor of Robert J. Fischer-Newspaper Archives. A donation in the amount of $250 USD or greater is requested for images above 2000 pixels and other special request items. For small images, such as for fair use on personal blogs, all credits must remain intact and a donation is still requested but negotiable. Please direct any photographs for restoration and special request (for best results, scanned and submitted at their highest possible resolution), including any additional questions to S. Mooney, at bobbynewspaperblogs•gmail. As highlighted in the ABC News feature, chess has numerous benefits for individuals, including enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, improving concentration and memory, and promoting social interaction and community building. Initiatives like The Gift of Chess have the potential to bring these benefits to a wider audience, particularly in areas where access to educational and recreational resources is limited.

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Dr. Gustave L. Drexel
July 09, 1916 - August 03, 2010

Favorite Players Win Opening Chess GameFavorite Players Win Opening Chess Game 05 Jul 1946, Fri The Tampa Times (Tampa, Florida) Newspapers.com Beach Chess Player Wins TournamentBeach Chess Player Wins Tournament 06 Jul 1945, Fri The Miami News (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Drexel Crowned Chess ChampionDrexel Crowned Chess Champion 07 Jul 1945, Sat The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) Newspapers.com Tampa Will Get Southern Chess Tourney in 1945Tampa Will Get Southern Chess Tourney in 1945 07 Jul 1945, Sat The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Florida) Newspapers.com Chess Fans Plan New Park ClubChess Fans Plan New Park Club 10 Dec 1945, Mon The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com 40 Attend First Chess Club Meet40 Attend First Chess Club Meet 17 Dec 1945, Mon The Miami News (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Chess Crown Won By Carl EisingerChess Crown Won By Carl Eisinger 16 Jun 1946, Sun The Miami News (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Southern Chess Meet Starts Here TodaySouthern Chess Meet Starts Here Today 04 Jul 1946, Thu The Tampa Times (Tampa, Florida) Newspapers.com Chess Battle Is On Southern Chess Players Open Annual Tourney HereSouthern Chess Players Open Annual Tourney Here 05 Jul 1946, Fri The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Florida) Newspapers.com Miami Beach Champ Advances in Play for Chess CrownMiami Beach Champ Advances in Play for Chess Crown 05 Jul 1946, Fri The Miami News (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Drexel Wins Chess GameDrexel Wins Chess Game 05 Jul 1946, Fri The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Miami Beach Man Still WinningMiami Beach Man Still Winning 05 Jul 1946, Fri The Miami News (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Dr. Drexel Third in Chess TourneyDr. Drexel Third in Chess Tourney 06 Jul 1946, Sat The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Four Unbeaten In Chess MeetFour Unbeaten In Chess Meet 06 Jul 1946, Sat The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Southern Chess AssociationSouthern Chess Association 09 Jul 1946, Tue Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Florida) Newspapers.com Chess Association To Meet in KnoxvilleChess Association To Meet in Knoxville 15 Jul 1947, Tue The Knoxville News-Sentinel (Knoxville, Tennessee) Newspapers.com Chess Exhibition HereChess Exhibition Here 23 Aug 1946, Fri The Miami News (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Dixie Chess Champion Wins Six, Draws OneDixie Chess Champion Wins Six, Draws One 28 Aug 1946, Wed The Miami News (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Chess Champion Wins 6 GamesChess Champion Wins 6 Games 29 Aug 1946, Thu The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Dr. Gustave Drexel Leads Chess Tournament After Four RoundsDr. Gustave Drexel Leads Chess Tournament After Four Rounds 06 Jul 1947, Sun Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Florida) Newspapers.com Chess Champs Play 5 HoursChess Champs Play 5 Hours 16 Aug 1947, Sat The Miami News (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Miami Beach Player Keeps Chess CrownMiami Beach Player Keeps Chess Crown 02 Sep 1947, Tue The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Florida) Newspapers.com Chess DivanChess Divan 03 Sep 1947, Wed Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Florida) Newspapers.com Chess Wizard To Play HereChess Wizard To Play Here 27 Dec 1951, Thu The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com San Diego Open ResultsSan Diego Open Results 01 Oct 1955, Sat The Province (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) Newspapers.com Tampans Place 2nd and 3rd In Chess TournamentTampans Place 2nd and 3rd In Chess Tournament 04 Sep 1957, Wed The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Florida) Newspapers.com Chess Title Captured By DoctorChess Title Captured By Doctor 04 Sep 1957, Wed The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Dr. Drexel Wins Florida Chess TitleDr. Drexel Wins Florida Chess Title 04 Sep 1957, Wed The Tampa Times (Tampa, Florida) Newspapers.com Chess ChampChess Champ 04 Sep 1957, Wed Orlando Evening Star (Orlando, Florida) Newspapers.com Orlando Girl Wins Chess TournamentOrlando Girl Wins Chess Tournament 04 Sep 1957, Wed The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Florida) Newspapers.com Let's Play ChessLet's Play Chess 15 Sep 1957, Sun Fort Lauderdale News (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Newspapers.com Dr. Gustave DrexelDr. Gustave Drexel 05 Aug 2010, Thu The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com Dorris DrexelDorris Drexel 30 Dec 2010, Thu The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) Newspapers.com
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Recommended Books

Understanding Chess by William Lombardy Chess Duels, My Games with the World Champions, by Yasser Seirawan No Regrets: Fischer-Spassky 1992, by Yasser Seirawan Chess Fundamentals, by Jose Capablanca Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess, by Bobby Fischer My 60 Memorable Games, by Bobby Fischer Bobby Fischer Games of Chess, by Bobby Fischer The Modern Chess Self Tutor, by David Bronstein Russians versus Fischer, by Mikhail Tal, Plisetsky, Taimanov, et al

'til the world understands why Robert J. Fischer criticised the U.S./British and Russian military industry imperial alliance and their own Israeli Apartheid. Sarah Wilkinson explains:
Bobby Fischer, First Amendment, Freedom of Speech
“What a sad story Fischer was,” typed a racist, pro-imperialist colonial troll who supports mega-corporation entities over human rights, police state policies & white supremacy.		 To which I replied: “Really? I think he [Bob Fischer] stood up to the broken system of corruption and raised awareness! Whether on the Palestinian/Israel-British-U.S. Imperial Apartheid scam, the Bush wars of ‘7 countries in 5 years,’ illegally, unconstitutionally which constituted mass xenocide or his run in with police brutality in Pasadena, California-- right here in the U.S., police run rampant over the Constitution of the U.S., on oath they swore to uphold, but when Americans don't know the law, and the cops either don't know or worse, “don't care” -- then I think that's pretty darn “sad”. I think Mr. Fischer held out and fought the good fight, steadfast til the day he died, and may he Rest In Peace.
Educate yourself about U.S./State Laws --
https://www.youtube.com/@AuditTheAudit/videos
After which the troll posted a string of profanities, confirming there was never any genuine sentiment of “compassion” for Mr. Fischer, rather an intent to inflict further defamatory remarks.

This ongoing work is a tribute to the life and accomplishments of Robert “Bobby” Fischer who passionately loved and studied chess history. May his life continue to inspire many other future generations of chess enthusiasts and kibitzers, alike.

Robert J. Fischer, Kid Chess Wizard 1956March 9, 1943 - January 17, 2008

The photograph of Bobby Fischer (above) from the March 02, 1956 The Tampa Times was discovered by Sharon Mooney (Bobby Fischer Newspaper Archive editor) on February 01, 2018 while gathering research materials for this ongoing newspaper archive project. Along with lost games now being translated into Algebraic notation and extractions from over two centuries of newspapers, it is but one of the many lost treasures to be found in the pages of old newspapers since our social media presence was first established November 11, 2017.

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