Uncle Jalavan.
Who is the Most Talked/Written About Chess Player...
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Obviously Kasparov.
I'd say Morphy or Kasparov
Master_Po wrote:
#1. Bobby Fischer
Most Americans who don't even know how to play still know about him.
#2. Magnus Carlsen
The current world champion, and probably one of the greatest prodigies to ever walk the earth.
#3. Paul Morphy
The first (unofficial) world champion and romantic agressive fanatic.
Unfourtunately 2 of these guys turned insane after chess. I hope the same doest happen to Magnus.
of all time? Why do you think they are?
Bart Simpson.
In chess.com it had to be Morphy.: )
Jun 13, 2017
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The latest or most colorful World Champs, after Sofia Vergara, who got paid more for the episode of Modern Family where she beat Jay in chess ("Checkmate in two moves!") than the top 10 Grandmasters combined earn in a year:
Wonder if she plays the Twin Peaks Gambit.
I'd have to go with Bobby Fischer as the most talked about. Morphy and Tal up there too.
Jun 13, 2017
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MickinMD wrote:
The latest or most colorful World Champs, after Sofia Vergara, who got paid more for the episode of Modern Family where she beat Jay in chess ("Checkmate in two moves!") than the top 10 Grandmasters combined earn in a year:
I had to Google it just to find out if "Checkmate in two moves" is even possible. It is. As to the income disparity... well lets just hope the GM's here don't read the forums.
Fischer, but only because Americans can't think outside their own little world. The guy was in trouble here there and everywhere. He's not even that good compared with top players today. Kasparov was by far the worlds best in that era but even he would probably have trouble with some of the top players out there. Back to Fischer, ok he could beat me, but he was a knob
See, lol, people are still slamming on and talking about Bobby.
American Airlines... really?
Jun 13, 2017
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eeeatmydust wrote:
*Snip* Back to Fischer, ok he could beat me, but he was a knob
He helps open doors?
Probably Kasparov, given how active he has been in fields outside of chess. But it could also be Fischer. I would be very surprised if it's anyone other than these two though.
I think Karpov as he was the sport's most dominant, and celebrated champion.
Jun 13, 2017
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#17
As i've revealed in the duck resurrection thread, karpov was the first chess champ to take oral hygiene seriously. So yes, karpov.
Jun 13, 2017
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#18
Toss up.
Candidates, and I deliberately do not order them publicly, but I have a strong opinion.
Fischer
Morphy
Kasparov
Tal
Carlsen
Capablanca
Alekhin
Lasker
Tarrasch
Philidor
Ruy Lopez
Karpov
Ostap Bender
Nimzovich
Jun 13, 2017
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#19
I really don't care what the answer is, but I have a question about the question: If someone says "Ruy Lopez", does it count if they're referring to the opening and not the player? 
of all time? Why do you think they are?