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short version: america’s first—and only—chess world champion has passed away in reykjavik, according to his spokesman. fischer was 64, no cause of death given. long version here.
commentary: it’s a shame that his brilliant play was seemingly overshadowed by his well-known anti-semitism and tantrums. tales of his brilliant he was at chess make me wish i understood the game better, to be honest, but i have at best a very rudimentary knowledge of the game, myself.
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silverwhisper posted on Jan 18, 2008
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skald said on Jan 18, 2008....
God bless him. Seems like so many chess champions are strange. He always had friends here in Iceland and was popular here. He was a loner of course.,
The newspaper here says that he was in hospital in Reykjavík in October and November and since then at home.
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crybabylu said on Jan 18, 2008....
Chess is my favorite boardgame. I even go online and play against the computer. It is very stimulating, and brings such a sense of satisfaction as you play, clear till the game is over. And then, all you want to do is clear the board and start all over again.
I followed Bobby fisher ever since he played that famous tennis match with Billy Jean King.
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uniquely-ironic said on Jan 18, 2008....
A great loss to be sure. While his personality might have seemed strange to others it was his mind that should have been the focus. I greatly admire anyone with the patience and logic to play chess well, and he was one of the chess playing icons. -
beyondtheveil said on Jan 18, 2008....
Ed- Chess is not a board game to pull out once in a while amongst a group of others unless your opponent is a incompetent as you are.
In order to be competitive with a decent amateur takes a measure of devotion, but is well worth the effort if you enjoy the game. Since there is little chance or luck in chess, I have found it unpleasurable unless the players are close in ability, understanding, and expertise at the game.
Learning with an advanced player takes time and a teacher with patients.
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