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

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The discussion revolves around Bobby Fischer, with one participant referencing an old article about him, indicating that the topic may be outdated or of little current interest. The conversation humorously touches on the age of the participants, with one admitting to being unfamiliar with Fischer until a movie was released. The exchange includes playful banter about their ages, with one participant jokingly stating they are "two years younger in hexadecimal," leading to lighthearted confusion about their actual ages. Overall, the thread highlights a mix of nostalgia for Fischer's legacy and a recognition of the generational gap in chess knowledge.
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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
 
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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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