Bobby Fischer, "A Bust to the King's Gambit", in David N. L. Levy (ed.) Learn Chess from the World Champions (Pergamon Press, 1979), p. 50
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In my opinion, the King's Gambit is busted. It loses by force.
— Bobby Fischer on Chess
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About Bobby Fischer
Robert James "Bobby" Fischer (March 9 1943 – January 17 2008) was a US-born chess Grandmaster who later renounced his US citizenship and became an Icelandic citizen in March 2005. He was World Chess Champion from 1972 to 1975.
About Bobby Fischer
Robert James "Bobby" Fischer (March 9 1943 – January 17 2008) was a US-born chess Grandmaster who later renounced his US citizenship and became an Icelandic citizen in March 2005. He was World Chess Champion from 1972 to 1975.
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