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This whole fuss did not only damage Fischer's image, but that of the USA as well. The way the Americans treated one of their most popular citizens did not make a positive impression worldwide.

Anatoly Karpov

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Anatoly Karpov
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: May 23
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