It was his book that got a 15 year old troubled kid growing up in the South Bronx interested in a game of the mind called Chess. That kid was me and that was 30 years ago. RIP, Bobby Fisher.
Bobby was insane but if he had carried on playing I am sure he would have proven himself the better of our current crop of super GMs and Bobby didn't have a super computer to help him analyse.
Originally posted by Dragon Fire Only 64! Too young to die!
Bobby was insane but if he had carried on playing I am sure he would have proven himself the better of our current crop of super GMs and Bobby didn't have a super computer to help him analyse.
Originally posted by Dragon Fire Only 64! Too young to die!
Bobby was insane but if he had carried on playing I am sure he would have proven himself the better of our current crop of super GMs and Bobby didn't have a super computer to help him analyse.
Ahh, but that age is Apropos for a man who dedicated his life to (his) chess. He certainly had issues, but I thank him for his games.
As much as I despise some of his political and religious statements I have to acknowledge he was a great influence on the game of chess. Many pros today have him to thank for enabling them to make a living doing what they love. RIP
He died as a chess player decades ago. But his legacy will live on.
RIP.
I was already a chess player when '72 happened and I followed it avidly. I still have the Time magazine with its cover story on the match.