19 Jan 08
Originally posted by Red NightSorry Red Night, you are a good friend, and friends don't let friends drive drunk. While I respect Bobby Fisher's chess playing ability, shutting down this chess site in honor of his death is just silly. Just realize that he timed out in the game of life and don't go mental as a result. I like many others started playing chess because of what he brought to the game, and I have to admit his nuttiness helped to draw attention to the game. But in all due respect, as great of a player as he was, I don't think even in BF's death he would want people to not play chess today. I bet he wouldn't even want a national holiday. And darn it where the heck is the 'Silent Majority' hiding I can't find it anywhere.
To honor the memory of the greatest player ever to play the game.
19 Jan 08
Originally posted by Mephisto2Hmm. A book I have, says he moved to France "and embraced the good life as only a Russian emigre can."
I only 'know' what Spassky told me the on that occasion. Also, none of this he would blame Fischer for. In fact they had great respect for each other's chess capabilities.
What happened to Spassky after the 1972 match is that he got punished by the (then still soviet) regime and was forced into 'controlled exile' . By 'controlled' was meant:
1) he had ...[text shortened]... nd allowed back to live wherever he wanted. But of course too late for his career.
19 Jan 08
Originally posted by coquetteBeautifully written and very fitting.
If a person studies a game of chess and is struck by an unimaginable beauty, elegant efficiency, amazing subtleties of strategic positionings, and breathtaking tactical combinations, the sense of some spiritual presence is felt, not unlike hearing Handel's Messiah, or the Mozart Requiem, or reading a passage of great literature. Diving in deeper, examining ...[text shortened]... e games and the mind that made the moves and that we let the human that he was rest in peace.
19 Jan 08
Originally posted by Russit's almost as if the RHP software knew Fischer was going to kick the bucket. Spooky.
Because we have had a few too many outages recently (and yesterday's in particular was a little embarrassing), I don’t want to take the site down without good reason.
If people choose not to play though, that is their choice.
-Russ
19 Jan 08
Originally posted by buffalobillPerhaps the book was written before the Perestroyka? 'Emigré' is clearly an euphemism for 'exilé'. Despite that, it must be at least partly true, his charming french wife is an indicator, and he seemed to know the (good stuff, as he called it) fine beers and wines that were offered.
Hmm. A book I have, says he moved to France "and embraced the good life as only a Russian emigre can."