Author: Jorge
Date: 11:50:35 05/01/01
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On May 01, 2001 at 13:30:43, Eddie wrote: >On May 01, 2001 at 13:16:54, James Robertson wrote: > >>On May 01, 2001 at 13:07:48, Graham Laight wrote: >> >>>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? >> >>Interest is in the eye of the beholder. As Americans, who's country was >>dramatically influenced by this battle, we are of course very interested in >>Gettysburg. I understand why you might be more interested in other battles, but >>don't assume that that is sufficient reason to say that Gettysburg is by >>definition less interesting. >> >>Same with Mr. Fischer. He is the greatest player to ever come from this half of >>the globe, and the only non-Russian to capture the modern WC title (excluding >>Anand's win of the FIDE WC title). Of course we are very interested in him. =) >> >>James > >Right on James!! Yes!! Very well put -- Thanks! No, that is not right- A little man from a little island of Cuba named Jose Raul Capablanca also became WC in 1921. Regrds, jorgeo >> >>> >>>-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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