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		Bobby Fischer on Paul Morphy and how opening theory destroyed chess [video] (youtube.com)
		2 points by CynicusRex on April 30, 2024 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

Bostonian on April 30, 2024 [–]

A formerly great player may say "opening theory destroyed chess" because he does not want to study openings any more. During his active chess career Fischer studied openings intensely.

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