He wasn't a has been. Even a coupla years ago he was still playing at a 2600 level. With a little preparation, he might have still been the top US born US player.

But of course, my opinion isn't worth much since I don't play at that level. It's based solely on watching him beat some Grandmasters in games over the internet. It's still only just the internet.

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