https://bobby-fischer-1972.blogspot.com/ Some cite strong "Anti-American" hostility since 1951 with 10% Soviet population spreading Anti-American propaganda while Icelandic policies placed strict limitions on blacks. Fischer's mentor/guest Archie Waters reports being the ONLY black man anywhere near the Sports Arena! Hostile Anti-Americanism is "why" USSR selected the racist haven and due to non-existence of satellite communications the Soviet achieved a blackout on news coverage of the match.