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Laugardælir () is a small settlement in southwest
Iceland Iceland ( is, Ísland; ) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland's capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which (along with its s ...
, near the town of Selfoss. The town gained international attention when former 1972 World Chess Champion
Bobby Fischer Robert James Fischer (March 9, 1943January 17, 2008) was an American chess grandmaster and the eleventh World Chess Champion. A chess prodigy, he won his first of a record eight US Championships at the age of 14. In 1964, he won with an 11 ...
was buried at the Laugardælir Church in 2008.Chessbase: Bobby Fischer buried in Iceland
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* Bobby Fischer Center, within 300 metres of cemetery. * List of cities in Iceland Bobby Fischer Populated places in Iceland Selfoss {{iceland-geo-stub