I don’t know if you’re into chess or not, but if you are ... :)
I can only play chess at the lower levels. I suck big time. And the sad part is , no matter how much I play, I don’t get no better. I am convinced that you are either born with a brain that can input and execute chess moves or you are not.
I had a lot of chest matches with girls in high school. I’d try the old Svetozar move on them, and they would usually counter with a right hook.
I met GM Gligoric at a simul in the late 60s. He was very strong in the 50s’ among the top 10, I believe. I have several photos I took from this event. He was a consummate gentleman.
He used to take the measure of Fischer, but seemed clearly outclassed during the few encounters he had with Fischer in two tounaments preceding the 1971 candidates matches which Fischer won with an impressive performance (6-0 vs Taimanov), (6-0 vs Larsen) and (6-2 vs Petrosian).
His book “I Play Against Pieces” chronicles his play against different opening systems—a novel arrangement and highly recommended. His joint coverage of the WCC with Wade also provided must sought after coverage the Fischer-Spassky match. Remember, this preceded the internet and good match coverage was hard to come by.
A great player and one of the last from that generation.
RIP.