Author: Graham Laight
Date: 10:07:48 05/01/01
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On May 01, 2001 at 10:59:48, Albert Silver wrote: >On May 01, 2001 at 10:49:01, John Smith wrote: > >>Fischer was one of the strongest players in history; why shouldn't he be a >>proper subject of discussion, notwithstanding his views? > > >Unless there was an outstanding revelation, beyond the oft repeated belief by >his most ardent fans that he would beat everyone in sight and crush them to >little pieces after he had stomped them to a pulp, I fail to see the relevance >with this group. For example, I don't see anything on Tal, Smyslov, or Alekhine Hint: check the nationality of these players. Then check the nationality of Bobby Fischer. Likewise - ever wondered why prosaic battles like Gettysburg are so heavily discussed, when so many more interesting battles have occured throughout the world throughout history? -g >(other than references to positions or games), which is just as well, as it >would have very little to do with the proposed subject matter of this message >board. So I don't see why Bobby, however wonderful his stomping techniques may >have been, would be an exception to this. > > Albert
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