Former World Champion chess player Bobby Fischer has been granted citizenship in Iceland as he continues to battle extradition to the United States for playing a game in the former Yugoslavia. Fischer has continued his great run in chess and in life. However, the run seems far from over for poor Bobby.
Fischer is wanted for playing a exhibition match in Yugoslavia while the U.S. had imposed sanctions limiting travel to the country. After winning nearly $3.5 million in the match versus Boris Spassky of Russia, Fischer refused to the income tax and is now wanted for tax evasion as well.
Before leaving Japan, Fischer had some choice words for President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. Fischer claims he was "kidnapped" by the Japanese government and that the two men "are war criminals and should be hung."
For more on Bobby Fischer's latest escapades and how you can help his plight visit http://www.freebobby.org
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