--- product_id: 20125012 title: "Bobby Fischer Against the World" price: "£37.76" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/20125012-bobby-fischer-against-the-world store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Bobby Fischer Against the World **Price:** £37.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bobby Fischer Against the World - **How much does it cost?** £37.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/20125012-bobby-fischer-against-the-world) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Liz Garbus, this feature-length documentary explores the complex life of Bobby Fischer, the troubled genius whose charisma and talent spurred a worldwide fascination with chess: the Game of Kings. Fischer s evolution from isolated child to chess prodigy, global superstar, angry recluse and, finally, fugitive from the law, is a spellbinding story of the making and unmaking of an American icon. Rare archival footage and insightful interviews with those closest to him expand this captivating story of a mastermind's tumultuous rise and fall. Review Brilliant, haunting, avid and beautifully inquiring --Entertainment Weeklya haunting portrait of the chess genius as an incandescent prodigy and horrifying old crank --Village VoiceGarbus has put together a complex and fascinating portrait of genius wasted --The Hollywood Reporter Review: Best Available - Wish There Was More - This is the definitive documentary of Fischer. This is the only video I can find that shows him. His interviews, his television appearances, his playing. The documentary is very well done and holds your (and my 12 year old daughter's) attention. I wish there was more of his pre-1972 playing days but this is as good as you are going to get. I really enjoyed it. If you plan to watch Pawn Sacrifice, this documentary would be great to play just before - give yourself a double feature. You can compare the movie footage to the actual event. I reviewed the video A Requiem for Bobby Fischer separately and gave it 2 stars. If you are debating, get this one - Against The World. Review: Outstanding Video Every Chess Player Must Watch! - Outstanding Video, every chess player must watch. Demonstrates how Bobby Fischer changed the game of chess and history. A wonderful documentary by HBO which truthfully explores the genius and madness of Fischer. Excellent short comments from interviews from everyone who knew Bobby plus top world champions. Shows how he changed the game, and the world. Great coverage of his 1972 World Championship Match against Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland during the "Cold War." ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005CB6MPE | | Actors | Fischer, Bobby | | Best Sellers Rank | #100,369 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #2,601 in Documentary (Movies & TV) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (133) | | Director | Garbus, Liz | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 24133791 | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces | | Release date | December 6, 2011 | | Run time | 1 hour and 30 minutes | | Studio | Docurama | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Fischer, Bobby, Garbus, Liz - **Format:** Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen - **Language:** English - **Number Of Discs:** 1 - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 30 minutes ## Images ![Bobby Fischer Against the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RH3Sibc4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Available - Wish There Was More *by R***D on March 2, 2016* This is the definitive documentary of Fischer. This is the only video I can find that shows him. His interviews, his television appearances, his playing. The documentary is very well done and holds your (and my 12 year old daughter's) attention. I wish there was more of his pre-1972 playing days but this is as good as you are going to get. I really enjoyed it. If you plan to watch Pawn Sacrifice, this documentary would be great to play just before - give yourself a double feature. You can compare the movie footage to the actual event. I reviewed the video A Requiem for Bobby Fischer separately and gave it 2 stars. If you are debating, get this one - Against The World. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Video Every Chess Player Must Watch! *by C***Y on August 5, 2014* Outstanding Video, every chess player must watch. Demonstrates how Bobby Fischer changed the game of chess and history. A wonderful documentary by HBO which truthfully explores the genius and madness of Fischer. Excellent short comments from interviews from everyone who knew Bobby plus top world champions. Shows how he changed the game, and the world. Great coverage of his 1972 World Championship Match against Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland during the "Cold War." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Job! *by K***E on April 6, 2012* Bobby Fischer Against the World by Liz Garbus maintained an excellent balance between compassion and objectivity. It is impossible to know for sure what happened in Bobby's mind after winning the world championship. I think he had a great fear of losing if he played another match with the next challenger. Also I think after winning the world championship he may have become increasingly aware of looking like a freak in all the media coverage that followed. I wanted to know more about what Fischer was like when he gave all his money to the church in Pasadena - maybe the same intense desire to prevail - in a supportive social setting. I'll take this moment to brag that I got to play a game with Bobby when he took on 50-60 chessplayers simultaneously in 1961 at the Los Angeles Ambassador Hotel. Still a teenager, he was already U.S. champion. Fischer achieved an overwhelming advantage against me but tried to win too quickly and I was able to scramble to a draw by repitition of moves in a position that became too dangerous for both sides. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/20125012-bobby-fischer-against-the-world](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/20125012-bobby-fischer-against-the-world) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*