I'm blown away. This is genius. I never wouldnt even imagine, not in a milion years Robert James Ficher sleeping at Leko's house, and hearing the whole story. Phenomenal.
I am old. I knew Bobby Fischer. Peter describes his genius perfectly. Bobby was a true genius and no matter what anyone says, he was the strongest player of all time.
Jan, Peter Svidler, and Peter Leko are always educational with a nice sense of humor, and appear to be honest admirable men. Chess24 is lucky to have them. Also, they are superb chess players. This is a fantastic Fischer story.
My one and only conversation with Bobby Fischer was at the 1971 Candidates Match in Denver, Colorado, during the final game six with Bent Larsen. I was on stage with the 2 players, the arbiter, and the official score keeper. My role was to work the demonstration board and handle any off-stage requests for the players. At one point, Fischer motioned me over and said: "Orange juice. No ice."
For a non-native speaker. He talks with an inflection as if he is asking a question, as if he is questioning himself in what he says. If a native speaker did this, I would think low of them.
Thanks for this! I thought Fischer was so secluded by late 90-es that he wouldn't dream of socialising like that. But how did they meet? He made it sound like "I met Bobby Fischer and he stayed at my house after we got to know each other." Was Bobby following chess at the time even?
When Bobby made mistake it sometimes engines top move that's why his accuracy too high he is perfection Leko is beat engine preparation better than engine
kind of sad He treats Fischer like he was royalty and then as soon as he leaves, Fischer doesn't talk to him at all. Fischer only makes friends out of convenience.
Yeah you mean when Fischer was in prison in japan? Its not like today where everyone has phones and facebook. I find it odd that youre so quick to judged the quality of Fischer friendships and his motives when you've never been his friend.
you mean fischer couldn't send him a birthday card in all those years to say thank you? am I judging him? just pointing out that he was treated very kindly and he never spoke again to him later. what is your point? how am I wrong?
I dont know, it was only 9 years after he had know Gustafsson that he died, and most of those years he was embroiled with controversy. I know plenty of people who are friends and dont send cards especially someone with a personality like fischers'. To say, "Fischer only makes friends out of convenience." is quite unfair in my view and i suspect Gustafsson would disagree with you also
What I don't get is: In island he talked in general about the character of chess players and describes them as small-minded etc. But in reality lots of chess players let him live in their homes.
Hungarian and Turkish have very similar pronunciation. I know a Turkish guy who lives in Budapest and his Hungarian pronunciation is so perfect that even native speakers can't tell that it's not his mother tongue. I guess it could work similarly in the other way around as well.
Title is misleading. Who is "his"? I thought it was going to be about Fischer staying-in Game 2 of the Match of the Century. I dont care about this guy or his story. Cool Story Bro.
@@CyberCheese392 not for me, no. I think it was pretty clear that Leko would share a story about his own encounter with Fischer, and not some insider knowledge about the Fischer household. Like you said you thought it was about the 1972 finals, but think about it, Leko wasnt even alive in 1972 and I doubt Fischer or anyone would consider a hotel room in Reykjavik their home
Peter seems like an honest and classy guy. Chess24 needs to use him more often. Nice Bobby Fischer story, thanks
Bobby mentions Peter as a friend in one of his radio interviews.
Do u have a link for this interview please?
I'm blown away. This is genius. I never wouldnt even imagine, not in a milion years Robert James Ficher sleeping at Leko's house, and hearing the whole story. Phenomenal.
I am old. I knew Bobby Fischer. Peter describes his genius perfectly. Bobby was a true genius and no matter what anyone says, he was the strongest player of all time.
Great story, thanks for sharing Peter.
Jan, Peter Svidler, and Peter Leko are always educational with a nice sense of humor, and appear to be honest admirable men. Chess24 is lucky to have them. Also, they are superb chess players. This is a fantastic Fischer story.
My one and only conversation with Bobby Fischer was at the 1971 Candidates Match in Denver, Colorado, during the final game six with Bent Larsen. I was on stage with the 2 players, the arbiter, and the official score keeper. My role was to work the demonstration board and handle any off-stage requests for the players. At one point, Fischer motioned me over and said: "Orange juice. No ice."
did you get the orange juice?
Arbiter intresting memories. tnx for sharing. but did you give him what wanted or just ignored him?
Sports Illustrated Aug 02 1971: www.si.com/vault/issue/43062/24/2
@@QED_ did you get the orange juice!?? And added no ice??
@@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n (LOL) I did what I was asked, for sure. It was a privilege to be involved . . .
Leko is a great commentator
PFC1234 He's awesome his instincts are great but i still miss Peter Svidler voice
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For a non-native speaker. He talks with an inflection as if he is asking a question, as if he is questioning himself in what he says. If a native speaker did this, I would think low of them.
Amazing story. It's sad at the end when he says he never saw him again after Bobby left for Japan.
Peter you are a true gentleman and the best commentator I've heard!
Great anecdote I love these Fischer stories thank you GM Leko!
Fascinating. Thanks for posting this.
Pure gold. Thank you.
bobby's coming over to stay for awhile ...how cool was that to hear
4:22 The Real Magnus!!
So awesome
Peter and Bobby had to share the bunk beds until Greg moved up to the attic.
Fischer is the best chess player to ever play the game. He he been born the same year as Magnus he would be 3000 right now.
Incredible story
I think that would be Very dificult to choose between be a world Champion or be Leko
Thanks for this! I thought Fischer was so secluded by late 90-es that he wouldn't dream of socialising like that. But how did they meet? He made it sound like "I met Bobby Fischer and he stayed at my house after we got to know each other." Was Bobby following chess at the time even?
Bobby always study chess after 1992 he is retired some Turkish FM say that it's probably true
Awsome story
Skip to 01:32 for the Fischer discussion
Great story. Fischer would have been 55. Must have been a thrill for an up and coming talent.
Amazing stuff
Book name anyone which leko is talking about?
"If someone isn't playing perfect moves, it means it is suspicious."
Jan looks at game: "Ah, so something is shady here then...."
Video starts at 01:35
no , it does not
When Bobby made mistake it sometimes engines top move that's why his accuracy too high he is perfection Leko is beat engine preparation better than engine
Peter loves football, I am sure Jan's sport in sunday is curling.
kind of sad
He treats Fischer like he was royalty and then as soon as he leaves, Fischer doesn't talk to him at all.
Fischer only makes friends out of convenience.
Yeah you mean when Fischer was in prison in japan? Its not like today where everyone has phones and facebook. I find it odd that youre so quick to judged the quality of Fischer friendships and his motives when you've never been his friend.
you mean fischer couldn't send him a birthday card in all those years
to say thank you?
am I judging him? just pointing out that he was treated very kindly and he never spoke again to him later.
what is your point? how am I wrong?
I dont know, it was only 9 years after he had know Gustafsson that he died, and most of those years he was embroiled with controversy. I know plenty of people who are friends and dont send cards especially someone with a personality like fischers'. To say, "Fischer only makes friends out of convenience." is quite unfair in my view and i suspect Gustafsson would disagree with you also
fischer was royalty
What I don't get is: In island he talked in general about the character of chess players and describes them as small-minded etc. But in reality lots of chess players let him live in their homes.
Carlsen-Vader in 4:22
nice
peter has such a strong turkisch accent :)
Hungarian and Turkish have very similar pronunciation. I know a Turkish guy who lives in Budapest and his Hungarian pronunciation is so perfect that even native speakers can't tell that it's not his mother tongue. I guess it could work similarly in the other way around as well.
Didn’t like leko until now.
Jan is so bored!
Title is misleading. Who is "his"? I thought it was going to be about Fischer staying-in Game 2 of the Match of the Century. I dont care about this guy or his story. Cool Story Bro.
Did you really think the story was about Bobby Fisher staying at his own house?
@@tp43793 Dont you agree the title is vague?
@@CyberCheese392 not for me, no. I think it was pretty clear that Leko would share a story about his own encounter with Fischer, and not some insider knowledge about the Fischer household. Like you said you thought it was about the 1972 finals, but think about it, Leko wasnt even alive in 1972 and I doubt Fischer or anyone would consider a hotel room in Reykjavik their home
@@tp43793 You dont have to be alive in an era in order to talk about that era.
Title is ok, story is cool and we do not carry at all about your comment