Bruce Pandolfini is a renowned American chess instructor, author, and coach. Born on September 17, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, he has become one of the most influential figures in American chess. Pandolfini has written numerous books on chess, contributing to the popularization and understanding of the game for players at all levels. Notably, his works often focus on chess strategy, tactics, and the improvement of one's play. He is perhaps best known to the general public as a consultant on the 1993 film "Searching for Bobby Fischer," which was based on the life of chess prodigy Joshua Waitzkin, one of Pandolfini's actual students. Pandolfini's role in the development of chess education has made him a highly respected teacher and a beloved author within the chess community.