Author: David Dory
Date: 02:37:38 08/22/02
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I have my doubts about Fischer suffering from Asperger's syndrome, and the syndrome, itself - "talks too much", and "talks too little", etc., just sounds WAY too vague. I read an account by a teen competing in a tournament. After the games were over for the day, several of the teen's were chatting and analyzing this position and that - and here's Bobby! Not a teen anymore, (just there to watch), but he immediately joined in the group and they all had a grand time, for several hours, learning from Fischer. Bobby kept up a running commentary and the chess men moving at a furious pace as the study continued. Everyone had a great time, he related. No social problems here! I believe Fischer suffers somewhat from the after-effects of being traumatized by the Pasadena police dept., years ago. They thought he was a bank robber and kept him in jail for a short period, till it was sorted out. Really seemed to negatively affect him, more than it should have. IMO Lots of players had "problems" with Tal. That's why Tal was World Champ! :) Interesting idea, though! David
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