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“I'd like to travel around, be an international playboy. They have all that money; they could really do it right. Look at (Errol) Flynn.”

Quote by Bobby Fischer

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Bobby Fischer, born on March 9, 1943, in New York, USA, was a brilliant chess player. He became the World Champion in 1963, one of the youngest in history. Fischer was known for his unique openings and tactical innovations, which had a profound impact on the development of chess. more

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