This very strong chess player turns 75 today. Can you name him?
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Boris Spassky?
Congratulations Bent Larsen!
Bent Larsen of course.
Larsen – who seems to be peeved at being overshadowed by Fischer
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“Was it your ambition that pushed you when you asked for the first board at the “Match of the Century” in 1970, or did you really think that you played stronger than Fischer at the moment?
There is nothing to discuss! By that moment, I had won almost all tournaments, while Fischer kept staying at home and didn’t want to fight… Why did I have to yield to him in this respect? Generally, I was very much surprised when Euwe made this proposal. With all due respect to Fischer’s style of playing, I think that it was tactless to make such a proposal to me. Ambitions? No. It was a matter of principle!
Did this episode somehow affect your relations with Fischer?
I was on good terms with him. We respected each other and nothing more… We had no choice – we did one business, and took part in the same tournaments.
Did Fischer’s fine gesture have an effect on you one year later when he defeated you in that match?
Yes, it was an insufferable match… The organizers chose the wrong time for this match. I was languid with the heat and Fischer was better prepared for such exceptional circumstances… I saw chess pieces through a mist and, thus, my level of playing was not good. It was a nightmare that I will never forget! Fortune didn’t give me a single chance to win over him…”
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Donald Trump? Actually it is of course Bent Larsen.
Yes, it’s Bent Larsen
Bent Larsen of Denmark.
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Easy – Bent Larsen
Jørgen Bent Larsen – strongest Scandinavian pre-Carlsen.
Oh no! It’s not Boris Sassky. check again.
I think it is Viswanathan Anand
Who else but Bent “The Great Dane” Larsen! Happy Birthday!