| Joshua Waitzkin | |
|---|---|
 Joshua Waitzkin, 2005 | |
| Country | United States |
| Born | December 4, 1976 New York City |
| Title | International Master (1993) |
| FIDE rating | 2464 (November 2024) |
| Peak rating | 2480 (July 1998)[1] |
Joshua Waitzkin (born December 4, 1976) is an American former chess player, martial arts world champion, 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.
- ^ "Joshua Waitzkin - Chess Games". chesstempo.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2016.