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Travis Patay's avatar

I believe the high altitude in Denver, not the high temperatures, contributed to Larsen's high blood pressure.

Niall's avatar

Fischer had helped Larsen for the USSR vs world so he had some insight into his thought process just like Kramnik had worked with Kasparov before their match.

Alex Colovic's avatar

I have never read anything about Fischer helping Larsen. Can you provide some source?

Larsen helped Fischer at the Portoroz interzonal in 1958, but that's a different story.

Alex Colovic's avatar

Thank you

Carl A. Jensen's avatar

Once again, knowing oneself is even more important than knowing the adversary, assuming one can act wisely on this knowledge.

Excellent post.