Another ardent supporter of Fischer was his erstwhile rival Boris Spassky, who wrote the following letter to President George W. Bush:Selection of ChessBase articles on the Fischer sagaBobby Fischer detained in Japan (updated)16.07.2004 It's the latest twist in the sad tale of American former world champion Bobby Fischer. 25.07.2004 Bobby Fischer is still in detention at Narita Airport in Tokyo, traumatised but stubborn, "behaving like a Samurai". In an exclusive interview for ChessBase Miyoko Watai tells us the story of her life with Bobby Fischer. Returning to the 'scene of the crime'30.11.2004 Twelve years ago Boris Spassky played a match against Bobby Fischer in Yugoslavia. In a telephone interview Fischer speaks about his plight in Japan and reacts to statements by Garry Kasparov on Fischer Random Chess.