Reviews

• "A tragic and compelling story of the rise and fall of a sublime chess genius and 20th century icon. I wept when I saw it." – Nigel Short MBE
• "An original insight into the exhilarating highs and excruciating lows of the world's greatest chess genius" – CJ de Mooi
• "A captivating and moving account of the strangest genius ever to achieve global recognition." – Dominic Lawson
• "A riveting documentary about the troubled US chess champion and his battle with Boris Spassky" – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian Four Stars
• "A mesmerising documentary" – Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times Four Stars
• "So incredible and so tragic that even those with no knowledge of chess will be enthralled" – David Edwards, The Daily Mirror Four Stars
• "Bobby Fischer Against The World could be six times as long and still have you on the edge of your seat" – Charlotte O'Sullivan, The Evening Standard Four Stars
• "Liz Garbus’ intimate film combines impressive archive footage with candid interviews with Fischer’s friends and colleagues" – Tom Dawson, Total Film Four Stars
• "A superbly made documentary that tells a genuinely fascinating story" – Matthew Turner, ViewLondon Four Stars
• "A compelling look at the tragic and bizarre life of an enigmatic champion" – Nev Pierce, Empire Magazine Four Stars
• "Liz Garbus’ lovingly realised film peels away the various skins of this very curious onion" – Paul Dale, The List Four Stars
• "Garbus' film explores the intellectual beauty of the game balanced against the erratic and enigmatic Fischer." – David McGinty, The Skinny
• "It’s a fascinating and, at times, heartbreaking movie." – Andy Lea, Daily Star

Articles

• Bobby Fischer: from prodigy to pariah [Guardian]
• Summer blockbusters: Sizzling cinema [The Independent]
• Liz Garbus Interview [Don't Panic]
• Bobby Fischer: Chess's beguiling, eccentric genius [BBC News]
• Bobby Fischer: Black and White Magic [Guardian]