Fischer, the 11th and perhaps most legendary world chess champion, “invented” Chess960. Also know as Fischer Random Chess, the game was first presented by Fischer on June 19, 1996 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Chess960 may be Bobby's most important legacy to his fans and chess devotees around world. With this alternate way of playing chess, Fischer put creativity and talent back on center stage.

Through the elimination of opening theory, Fischer brought chess to a whole new level. By shuffling the pieces on the back row, according to certain rules, and mirroring the position on the other side of the board, 960 different starting positions may be produced.

The new DGT 960 chess clock brings “Fischer Random” or “shuffle chess” to the forefront of game play. DGT960 creates an easy, practical way to generate these positions on the fly.

In honor of Bobby Fischer, chess clubs, schools, organizers and directors from all over the world are invited to organize a Chess960 tournament in 2008.