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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth
I don't know the answer to that. Personally, I separate it, and attribute all of that to mental illness although perhaps that's wrong.
From AI
While no formal diagnosis was made, many experts and observers believed Bobby Fischer exhibited signs of a serious mental health condition, with paranoid personality disorder being a strong possibility due to his extreme paranoia and suspicion. His behavior was characterized by reclusiveness, eccentricities like removing dental fillings out of fear, and public outbursts, particularly after he stopped competitive chess, which is when his mental state seemed to deteriorate significantly.
His extreme views, including antisemitic remarks despite his Jewish heritage, also led to speculation about his psychological condition.
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Thank you for the reply, Peter. I was interested to hear how collectors in this thread felt because I know Fischer really seemed to go off the rails and expressed a lot of hateful opinions late in life.
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