02 Sep 17
Originally posted by @mghrn55beginning of the end for Fischer
Bobby Fischer became world champion when Boris Spassky resigned without resuming play after adjournment on last game continued from August 31st.
Sept 1, 1972.
he did so much for US chess until he became champion
and then did nothing
maybe not his fault
mentally and emotionally disturbed
rest in peace
he was the best
02 Sep 17
Originally posted by @mghrn55I was working in Thailand ATT and played over all the games, some on the short puddle jumper flight from NKP to Bangkok.
Bobby Fischer became world champion when Boris Spassky resigned without resuming play after adjournment on last game continued from August 31st.
Sept 1, 1972.
02 Sep 17
Originally posted by @mghrn55And after that there was nowhere to go but down (and out).
Bobby Fischer became world champion when Boris Spassky resigned without resuming play after adjournment on last game continued from August 31st.
Sept 1, 1972.
Revere him as class chess player, but not as a human being.
03 Sep 17
Originally posted by @moonbusFolks will most likely always look at his shortcomings, and not his accomplishments in his life.
And after that there was nowhere to go but down (and out).
Revere him as class chess player, but not as a human being.
-VR
03 Sep 17
Originally posted by @very-rustyTortured genius exerts a morbid fascination on people. Probably no one found Smyslov fascinating as a human, though many of his games sparkle.
Folks will most likely always look at his shortcomings, and not his accomplishments in his life.
-VR