Miyoko Watai facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Miyoko Watai |
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Chess Olympiad 1980
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| Country | Japan |
| Born | January 8, 1945 Tokyo, Japan |
| Title | Woman International Master (1997) |
| FIDE rating | 2032 (January 2003) [inactive] |
| Peak rating | 2050 (January 1997) |
Miyoko Watai (born January 8, 1945) is a retired Japanese chess player. She was married to the famous former world chess champion, Bobby Fischer.
About Miyoko Watai
Miyoko Watai earned a special title in chess called 'Woman International Master' in 1997. This title is given by FIDE, which is the world's main chess organization. She was also the best female chess player in Japan four times. She won the Japanese women's championship four times. Miyoko lives in Tokyo, Japan, in an area called Ōta Ward.
Her Life with Bobby Fischer
Miyoko Watai met Bobby Fischer in 1973. At that time, he was the world chess champion. They stayed in touch and visited each other for many years. From 2000, they reportedly lived together in her home.
In 2004, Bobby Fischer faced some problems. Miyoko Watai worked hard to help him. They were reportedly married in August 2004. Later, a court in Iceland looked into their marriage. On March 3, 2011, a court in Iceland decided that Miyoko Watai and Bobby Fischer were legally married. The court said they were married on September 6, 2004. This ruling meant Miyoko Watai was Bobby Fischer's legal wife and could inherit his estate.
