Joan Targ
Joan Targ | |
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| Born | Joan Fischer July 8, 1937 Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Died | June 2, 1998 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Russell Targ |
| Children | 3, including Elisabeth Targ |
| Relatives | Bobby Fischer (brother) |
Joan Fischer Targ (July 8, 1937 – June 2, 1998) was an American educator who was an early proponent of computer literacy and initiated peer tutoring programs for students of all ages.
As a child, she bought her younger brother, Bobby Fischer—widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time—his first chess set and taught him how to play the game.