On This Day - September 1 Sept 1, 2024 4:13:16 GMT -6 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by NerdiestKen on Sept 1, 2024 4:13:16 GMT -6 On this day in 1972, Bobby Fischer becomes the first American to win the World Chess Championshipwww.history.com/this-day-in-history/bobby-fischer-first-american-winner-world-chess-championship