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“The huge egos of great chess players are legendary. Psychologists have been amazed by their vanity, have studied it, and anecdotes concerning it are abundant. But never before has there been such a prima donna as Bobby. Already he has managed to alienate and offend almost everybody in the chess world. That includes officials, patrons, writers, almost everybody and anybody who might be in a position to help him in his career.”

Quote by Israel Albert Horowitz

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Israel Albert Horowitz
Israel Albert Horowitz

Israel Albert Horowitz (November 15, 1907 - January 18, 1973) was a renowned chess master from the United States. He was a prominent figure in the chess world during the mid-20th century, known for his exceptional skill and unique style of play. more

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