Kissinger had an intellectual interest in chess .
The Spassky - Fischer head - to - head alone would have likely piqued his interest in the match , but Frost wanted Kissinger to get involved to ensure Fischer 's participation .
Kissinger had an intellectual interest in chess , and the Spassky - Fischer head - to - head alone would have likely piqued his interest in the match , but Frost wanted Kissinger to get involved to ensure Fischer 's participation .