Author: Albert Silver
Date: 12:59:17 05/01/01
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On May 01, 2001 at 15:04:06, Dann Corbit wrote:
>On May 01, 2001 at 14:50:35, Jorge wrote:
>
>>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.
Please be consistent if you are going to start posting their nom de guerre:
Amended list:
Wilhelm (Billy) Steinitz 1834 - 1900 Czechoslovakia 1886 - 1894
Emanuel (E-man the man) Lasker 1868 - 1941 Germany 1894 - 1921
José (Joe - though no one had the courage to say it to his face)) Raúl
Capablanca 1888 - 1942 Cuba 1921 - 1927
Alexander (Dorkus) Alexandrovich Alekhine 1892 - 1946 USSR 1927 - 1935
1937 - 1946
Machgielis (Max) Euwe 1901 - 1981 Netherlands 1935 - 1937
Mikhail (Mischa - pronounced /MEE-sha/) Moiseevich Botvinnik 1911 - 1995 USSR
1948 - 1957; 1958 - 1960; 1961 - 1963
Vasily (Vasia - pronounced /VAH-zya/) Vasilievich Smyslov 1921 - USSR 1957 -
1958
Mikhail (Mischa in the USSR - Mickey elsewhere) Nekhemievich Tal 1936 - 1993
USSR 1960 - 1961
Tigran (Pooh) Vartanovich Petrosian 1929 - 1984 USSR 1963 - 1969
Boris (BeelikeBo) Vasilievich Spassky 1937 - USSR 1969 - 1972
Robert James (Bobby) Fischer 1943 - USA 1972 - 1975
Anatoly (Tolya) Evgenievich Karpov 1951 - USSR 1975 - 1985
(Garry) Kimovich Kasparov 1963 - USSR 1985- 1993
Alexander (Alex) Khalifman - Russia 1999 - 2000
Vladimir Kramnik (Valium Kramnik) - Russia 2000 - 2000
Viswanathan (Vishy) Anand - India 2000 ...
Albert
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