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Who was the last American before Caruana to challenge for the World Championship?

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  • Bobby Fischer

Answer

Bobby Fischer, the legendary chess prodigy and grandmaster, holds the distinction of being the last American to challenge for the World Championship title before Fabiano Caruana. In a remarkable journey that captivated the chess world, Fischer ascended to chess stardom by defeating Boris Spassky, the reigning Soviet champion, in the 1972 "Match of the Century" held in Reykjavík, Iceland.
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