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“There was open collusion between the Russian players. They agreed ahead of time to draw the games they played against each other. Every time they drew they gave each other half a point.”

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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