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I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves

Bobby Fischer

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Bobby Fischer
Age: 64 †
Born: 1943
Born: March 9
Died: 2008
Died: January 18
Chess Player
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Chicago
Illinois
Boby Fischer
Robert James Fischer
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Now my only income is a few royalty cheques from my books.
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I grew up with the concept of freedom of speech. So I'm too old, it's too late for me to adjust to the new world, the new world order.
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I don't like American girls. They're very conceited, you know. In Europe they're more pleasant.
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FIDE has decided against my participation in the 1975 World Chess Champion title.
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It is time to finish off the U.S. once and for all.
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