Bobby Fischer with Hands on his Face While Concentrating

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Gettys Images, Bettmann, Date Taken Unknown, 1956

Bobby Fischer with Hands on his Face While Concentrating
(Original Caption) Restless hands play about the head of thirteen year old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, (560 Lincoln Place) as the youngest member of the Manhattan Chess Club takes part in a current tournament there. So far, he is in the lead, and the end is near. While his hands may be fidgety, the 8th grader's eyes are riveted on the chessboard before him. His goal is the U.S. National Chess Championship—and he's made an excellent start toward it.