What's the Latest on Bobby Fischer's Mysterious Life?

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The discussion revolves around the life and legacy of Bobby Fischer, particularly in relation to his notoriety and the impact of chess on his life. Participants reflect on the relevance of Fischer's story in contemporary discussions and share personal anecdotes related to their awareness of him.

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  • Meta-discussion, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants reference an article about Bobby Fischer, suggesting it contains noteworthy information despite its age.
  • Others express a sentiment that Fischer's story is outdated or no longer of significant interest to the general public.
  • A participant humorously indicates their lack of familiarity with Fischer prior to a movie, highlighting generational differences in awareness of chess history.
  • There is a playful exchange about age and knowledge of Fischer, with participants joking about their ages and how it relates to their familiarity with his story.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the relevance of Bobby Fischer's life today, with some viewing it as old news while others still find it noteworthy.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying levels of interest in chess and its historical figures, influenced by personal experiences and generational perspectives.

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Boy are you dating yourself with that one!

Just another life ruined by that evil game of chess.
 
dating myself as in, it's so old news, or as in no one really cares about him anymore?;) To show you how much of a chess buff I am, I never heard his name before the movie bye the same title. heheh
 
Originally posted by Zantra
dating myself as in, it's so old news, or as in no one really cares about him anymore?;) To show you how much of a chess buff I am, I never heard his name before the movie bye the same title. heheh

Oh yes. I forgot about the movie. I was not commenting on the subject as a matter of interest, rather I was guessing that you are as old as I am; or even better, older!
 
Not old enough to know the name from the news, if that's what you were hoping;) I'm only 28... hehe
 
Originally posted by Zantra
Not old enough to know the name from the news, if that's what you were hoping;) I'm only 28... hehe

I'm two years younger than that...in hexadecimal. Darn!

Whoops did I say younger? I meant older. Darn!
 
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