Bobby Fischer Net Worth

Bobby Fischer's net worth is currently estimated at $2M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

1957$0.001MC

US Junior Champion

Wins the US Junior Championship, showcasing early chess talent.

1958$0.005M+400%B

Youngest Grandmaster Ever

Becomes the youngest grandmaster at the time, gaining international attention.

1964$0.01M+100%A

Perfect US Championship Score

Achieves a perfect 11-0 score in the US Championship.

1972$1M+9900%S

World Champion Victory

Defeats Boris Spassky to become World Chess Champion in a match filled with drama.

1975$1.5M+50%A

Title Forfeiture

Forfeits his title by refusing to meet the new conditions, starting a period of isolation.

1992$2M+33%B

Spassky Rematch

Plays a rematch against Spassky in Yugoslavia, violating US sanctions and leading to legal troubles.

2005$2MD

Arrest in Japan

Arrested in Japan for traveling with an invalid passport, further isolating himself from the world.

2008$2MD

Death in Iceland

Dies in Iceland, his chess genius overshadowed by his later controversies and reclusiveness.

Last updated: February 23, 2026