As with Steinitz, Fischer's genius has often been concealed by controversies away from the board. Like Lasker, Fischer has raised chess to new financial heights despite frequent retreats from serious play. And, like Capablanca, Fischer is recognized by millions of non-players and has won the game many new enthusiasts.
Andrew SoltisGenius is a starry word; but if there ever was a chess player to whom that attribute applied, it was Paul Morphy.
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