user8291: Did Bobby Fischer actually write his bestseller primer “Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess” (1966, 978-0553130539), or was it written by a ghost writer?
I often ask myself this question because it seems very unlikely (to me, at least) that Bobby could keep interest in writing a book in which half of the book is about one or two-move mates, in other words, very simple tactics, and the other half doesn't go much deeper than that.   


user19861: There isn't any way to give a definitive answer but I do believe he contributed to it. The thoroughness that covers such a basic concept lets you know that the author is very strong player. If you were that thorough in every aspect of your game you would probably be challenging for the world championship. That, in and of itself, is a lesson. 
People say the book is simple but I guarantee most sub 2000 players will miss those tactics in 99% of their games. 

user20776: Yes and no.  I knew Fischer.  I doubt that he was cabable of writing a book like that.  What likely happened is that Two good , not great, players, who could write well, worked with Bobby and his ideas to create the book.  
Now the real question is why.  Was it because Bobby was hurting for money?   Or did some friends impose on him to use his name to help them make some money?  Otherwise I see no reason for it. 

user19877: Basically, no.
It was co-authored by Stuart Margulies and Don Mosenfelder, and while Fischer may have contributed a little, it is generally accepted that he just lent his name to the project.
Soltis, Andrew (2003). Bobby Fischer Rediscovered. B.T. Batsford Ltd. p. 10. ISBN 0-7134-8846-8.

8291: <p>Did Bobby Fischer actually write his bestseller primer “Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess” (1966, 978-0553130539), or was it written by a ghost writer?</p>

<p>I often ask myself this question because it seems very unlikely (to me, at least) that Bobby could keep interest in writing a book in which half of the book is about one or two-move mates, in other words, very simple tactics, and the other half doesn't go much deeper than that.   </p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/b0JrZm.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/b0JrZm.jpg" alt="Cover of “Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess.”"></a></p>
 19861: <p>There isn't any way to give a definitive answer but I do believe he contributed to it. The thoroughness that covers such a basic concept lets you know that the author is very strong player. If you were that thorough in every aspect of your game you would probably be challenging for the world championship. That, in and of itself, is a lesson. </p>

<p>People say the book is simple but I guarantee most sub 2000 players will miss those tactics in 99% of their games. </p>
 20776: <p>Yes and no.  I knew Fischer.  I doubt that he was cabable of writing a book like that.  What likely happened is that Two good , not great, players, who could write well, worked with Bobby and his ideas to create the book.  </p>

<p>Now the real question is why.  Was it because Bobby was hurting for money?   Or did some friends impose on him to use his name to help them make some money?  Otherwise I see no reason for it. </p>
 19877: <p>Basically, no.</p>

<p>It was co-authored by Stuart Margulies and Don Mosenfelder, and while Fischer may have contributed a little, it is generally accepted that he just lent his name to the project.</p>

<p><sub>Soltis, Andrew (2003). Bobby Fischer Rediscovered. B.T. Batsford Ltd. p. 10. ISBN 0-7134-8846-8.</sub></p>
