Bobby Fischer

The first full-length attempt to explore the life of Bobby Fischer - the man many call the most brilliant chess player of all time. Taking part in his first tournament in ten years, Fisher over the years more and more estranged from the world around him, with all his attention to his hobby. Fischer won all the competitions in which participated, and all the while becoming "the most" - the youngest US champion, the youngest international grandmaster.

Josh Waitzkin is just a typical American boy interested in baseball when one day he challenges his father at chess and wins. Showing unusual precocity at the outdoor matches at Washington Square in New York City, he quickly makes friends with a hustler named Vinnie who teaches him speed chess. Josh's parents hire a renowned chess coach, Bruce, who teaches Josh the usefulness of measured planning. Along the way Josh becomes tired of Bruce's system and chess in general and purposely throws a match, leaving the prospects of winning a national championship in serious jeopardy.