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Subject: Re: CCC -- and one more Fischer comeback?

Author: Eddie

Date: 13:06:59 05/01/01

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On May 01, 2001 at 15:49:51, Dann Corbit wrote:

>On May 01, 2001 at 15:45:42, Eddie wrote:
>
>>Hi guys, and you subtle ladies too,
>>
>>Can this mighty board "CCC" start a comeback of Fischer one last time?
>
>No.

Why not?
>
>>There is a lot of mention of this old genius of the game, so I propose that we
>>try and bring him back for the last time ....
>>
>>Maybe there can be a poll set up to ask us readers to vote on this?
>
>What would that accomplish?

To know where we are ....
>
>>This will of course take a lot of money!   But there has to be a lot of money
>>amongst us right?   I think like ten million $$ could lure him out to play one
>>more time! :)
>
>There are ten thousand readers for this board.  That's one thousand dollars
>each, if everyone contributed.  You can count me out, as I would not contribute
>ten cents.

I'll cover your entry fee!  :)
>
>>C'mon, whether you love Fischer or hate him, WE all would love to see his moves
>>once again.   His views on certain issues, and his possible erratic emotional
>>state, are beside the point.  His moves are what is important I think.
>
>He's a deranged lunatic.  Better to leave him alone in his little box.

But his moves taste good!  :)
>
>>For instance, say US, I mean you and I, can bring him back one more time, it may
>>change the way modern chess is played today.   Let's say we get him to play
>>Kasparov or Kramnik for that matter .....
>>
>>After he won the match against either one,  WE, as in you and I, could throw
>>away all of our old books on opening theory, as the books would be RE-written.
>>All our old books can go in the trash, new books will be written for the future
>>of chess .....
>
>Usually, chess players lose their ability as they grow older.  Probably any of
>the new kids on the block would whip him.  But win or lose, who cares?

I care, for one, let's give it a go ....
>
>>Sorry, I know this is a computer chess board, but I want some feedback on this
>>subject.   Unless the moderators decide this is too far off topic.
>
>It's off topic, and Fischer is about as close as you can get to "Godwin's Law"
>on CCC, but what the heck.
>
>>I propose that WE, you and I -- CCC   try and bring him back again!   No matter
>>what the cost is let's do it my friends -  I know we can ......
>
>I certainly hope not.

I bet you're being sarcastic!  <wink>
>
>>Take care, have a great day .......
>
>I will second that sentiment, anyway.

You too my friend ....



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