AThe Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Saturday, July 22, 1972 - Page 37
Letters: Fischer Defended
John Hall denounces chess as a “meaningless skill that has little to do with molding the destiny of the planet” and Bobby Fischer for “rudeness, egomania and childish tantrums.” Chess is no more a meaningless skill than baseball, football, basketball, golf, tennis and all sports and games. As for Fischer, his actions are responsible for about 500% improvement in playing conditions and prize money in tournaments. This is a competitive, capitalistic world and Fischer is another guy trying to make a buck, just like a Vida Blue, a John Hall.
Edgar F. Hurt Jr, Downey.
Fischer Defended
Despite John Hall's opinion, Bobby Fisher does have real courage. He prefers to analyze his adjourned games alone while his opponent has the assistance of four crack Russian chess analysts. He's fought stubbornly to upgrade playing conditions in chess tournaments. Through his exploits he has brought about a renaissance of chess interest in the United States.
Glenn E. Engebretsen, Playa Del Rey.
