>I wouldn't say uninterested. There are regular chess columns in many American newspapers. I played myself, not badly, through high school. (Then I ran into players who were better, LOTS better). It just doesn't make very riveting television.
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>If you are an admirer of Bobby Fischer -- and it isn't clear whether you are or not -- you might want to check out some of his anti-Semitic quotes. He is a loony toon of the first order. A genius, by some measures anyway, but still a loony toon.

No, I don't think I like him. And I'm aware of his anti-Semitic behavior.

I think I used to be Kasparov's fan. At least I definitely was at his famous tournament with Karpov. I'm not up to date who is on the top now.