Joshua Waitzkin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joshua Waitzkin
Occupation	Chess Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 4, 1976(1976-12-04)
Age	48
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Joshua Waitzkin Biography

Joshua Waitzkin is one of the most popular and richest Chess Player who was born on December 4, 1976 in New York, United States. Former chess champion who is thought to be among the most successful and dominant young chess champions of all time.

He was a competitor with World Champion He competed with World Champion Garry Kasparov when he was 11 years old. when he was just 11 years old.

The script for Paramount Pictures’ 1993 film Searching for Bobby Fischer was based on a 1988 book by Waitzkin’s father, Fred Waitzkin: Searching for Bobby Fischer: The Father of a Prodigy Observes the World of Chess. Waitzkin makes a cameo in the film, in a scene in the last quarter of the movie (at 1:21:51) where his father is watching a young Josh play Vinnie (Laurence Fishburne) from a bench. The real Waitzkin can be seen wearing a green/gray coat over a white shirt and standing behind a boy in a black sweatshirt who is playing chess right next to the film’s version of Waitzkin.

Waitzkin is the author of two books: Attacking Chess: Aggressive Strategies, Inside Moves from the U.S. Junior Chess Champion (1995) and The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance (2008), an autobiographical discussion of the learning process and performance psychology drawn from Waitzkin’s experiences in both chess and the martial arts. He is also the spokesperson for the Chessmaster video game series, and is featured in the game giving advice and game analysis.

He got married to his wife Desiree He was a former participant of The Amazing Race, in the year 2010.

Joshua Waitzkin Net Worth

Joshua Waitzkin is one of the richest Chess Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joshua Waitzkin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was introduced to playing chess walking through a park when he was an infant.

The film Searching For The movie Searching For Bobby Fischer is based on his youth. is inspired by his early years.

Joshua Waitzkin (born December 4, 1976) is an American chess player, martial arts competitor, and author. As a child, he was recognized as a prodigy, and won the U.S. Junior Chess championship in 1993 and 1994. The film Searching for Bobby Fischer is based on his early life.

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Who is Joshua Waitzkin Dating?

According to our records, Joshua Waitzkin married to Desiree Cifre. As of December 1, 2023, Joshua Waitzkin’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Joshua Ranked on the list of most popular Chess Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Joshua Waitzkin celebrates birthday on December 4 of every year.

Top Facts about Joshua Waitzkin

1. Joshua Waitzkin is a former chess prodigy and world champion.
2. He was the subject of the book and movie “Searching for Bobby Fischer.”
3. Waitzkin has also competed in martial arts, winning multiple national championships.
4. He is the author of “The Art of Learning,” a best-selling book on performance psychology.
5. Waitzkin has coached high-performing individuals in various fields, including finance and sports.
6. He currently runs a consulting firm that helps organizations improve their performance.
7. Waitzkin emphasizes the importance of mindset and deliberate practice in achieving success.
8. He advocates for a holistic approach to learning, incorporating physical activity and mindfulness practices.
9. Waitzkin has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times and NPR.
10. He continues to be an influential figure in both the chess and martial arts communities.

What does Joshua Waitzkin do now?

Since 1997, Josh has been the spokesperson, and the architect of the Josh Waitzkin Academy , for Chessmaster: the largest computer chess program in the world.

Is Joshua Waitzkin a grandmaster?

Josh Waitzkin’s bio He is best known as a chess grandmaster , who made a name for himself at a very young age.

Did Josh Waitzkin ever play Bobby Fischer?

Joshua Waitzkin
Peak rating| 2480 (July 1998)

Is Josh Waitzkin a true story?

In the film, 7-year-old Waitzkin gets noticed for his mastery of the game and is eventually put on course to train to play with the prowess of Bobby Fischer. It’s a true story and ultimately, Waitzkin dropped chess. Here’s why, and what he’s doing today.

Are Fred and Bonnie waitzkin still married?

Fred Waitzkin lives in Manhattan with his wife Bonnie. He has two children, Josh and Katya, and two cherished grandsons, Jack and Charlie. Fred spends as much time as possible on the bridge of his old boat Ebb Tide trolling baits off distant islands with family and friends…