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What does it mean?
Fischer claims he would be the best chess player if he played traditionally.
In plain terms
He thinks he is the best player if he played normally.
What can you take from it?
Confidence in one's skills can be high even after retirement.

Where it applies

  • sports debate
  • retirement interviews

Putting it to work

  • self promotion
  • legacy management

Questions to consider

  • How do legends view their legacy?
  • What defines the greatest player?

Another view

There is no evidence to support this claim.

More from Bobby Fischer

  1. The old chess is too limited. Imagine playing cards, black jack for example, and every time the dealer has the same starting hand you have the same starting ha…

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  2. I don't play the old chess any more. The old chess is dead, it's been played out.

    Permalink to quote #97
  3. You know I'm finished with the old chess because it's all just a lot of book and memorization you know.

    Permalink to quote #94

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