check2008 wrote:
I hope this isn't too morbid a topic.
Well it's not the most pleasant one is it.
The next great chess player to pass?
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And now Bent Larsen has come to pass. He was one of my favorites! This is too bad.
We all know of the unfortunate death of former World Chess Champion Vasily Smyslov. Who do you think will be the next big name in chess to depart?
Viktor Korchnoi is 79. He still participates in tournaments and simuls I hear.
I guess if someone wants to manage a more educated guess they can sift through http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_chess_players.
I hope this isn't too morbid a topic.