EP 180 | Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer ft. IM John Donaldson

Podcast: Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast · IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai

Opublikowano: 2026-02-20

John Donaldson joins Dojo Talks to discuss his new book "Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer", a collection of Fischer’s lesser-known writings and annotations. The conversation explores why Fischer’s games are still highly instructive for modern players, how his practical decision-making shows up in systems like the King’s Indian Attack, and what his approach reveals about classic chess ideas like overprotection and restraint. They also dive into Fischer’s obsession with analytical accuracy, the origins of “the Rat” opening, and the importance of regularly playing tournament games if you actually want your study to translate into better resul...