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  2. The Tragic Downfall of Bobby Fischer - Chess.com

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    Bobby Fischer grew up in Chicago, IL, and learned chess at the age of 6. The young Bobby grew up without a father with his mother and older sister. It was his sister who sparked his love for the game of chess, after one day she brought home an old, rusted down chess set. Bobby became a National Master at the age of 12, proceeding to win the ...

  3. Evidence Fischer likely suffered from some kind of mental illness

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    Evidence Fischer likely suffered from some kind of mental illness. Sort: Oldest. Kittysafe. Sep 8, 2011. 0. #1. I'm under the impression that Fischer suffered from Aspergers and possibly a mild case of paranoid schizophrenia. The man exhibited many symptoms of both, from a genius at chess, highly ethical standards with an inexhaustible amount ...

  4. Inside The Mind of Bobby Fischer - Chess.com

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    Bobby Fischer side by side with Paul Nemenyi, see the resemblance? Paul Nemenyi was one of the greatest minds of his era, but he also struggled with severe mental illness. Paul Nemenyi paid for Bobby Fischer's education all the way up to his passing in 1952 further fueling rumors of an affair between him and Regina Fischer. Young Bobby Fischer

  5. A Psychological Autopsy of Bobby Fischer - Chess.com

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    What would Bobby Fischer’s life and career have looked like had he received appropriate mental health services throughout his life? And is there a way for society to help troubled, often defiant prodigies become less troubled, without diminishing their genius and eventual contribution to society? These...

  6. The Tragic Rise and Fall of Bobby Fischerr - Chess.com

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    Bobby Fischer was one of the greatest chess players of all time, known for his incredible talent, innovative style, and domination of the game in the 1960s and 70s. However, his life was also marked by mental health struggles, paranoia, and a tragic downfall. Fischer learned to play chess at age 6 and...

  7. The Troubled mind of Bobby Fischer - Chess Forums

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    A mental illness stuff I had heard that some people believed he suffered from schizophrenia but it wasn't proven yea people believe mighty lot. but i think people are just jealous and just want to distract from their own mediocre life. but yeah everyone is entlitled to their opinion.I try to post less now.

  8. Bobby Fischer on Women in Chess - Chess Forums

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    It's certainly arguable that Fischer had some kind of mental illness. In any case his early opinions of women didn't come from a place of wisdom. At best he was emotionally immature then as well as uninformed about the world of normal relationships. basenz. May 29, 2009.

  9. Was Bobby Fischer crazy? - Chess Forums - Page 22 - Chess.com

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    Was Bobby Fischer crazy? Sort: the_craven Aug 6, 2018. 0 #421 I just had my fillings removed ..I kept ...

  10. Bobby Fischer body to be Exhumed - Chess Forums

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    Bobby Fischer body to be Exhumed. Sort: hartofgold Jun 17, 2010. 0 #1 [COMMENT DELETED] ivandh Jun 17 ...

  11. Why do Americans like Bobby Fischer? - Chess Forums

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    0. #20. Americans took to Bobby Fischer because he was an underdog, who won. He largely disappeared after failing to defend the championship. The general public has never heard his Anti-Semetic and Anti-American rants. If the true Fischer were known, I doubt the public would embrace him now.