Bobby Fischer has an enormous knowledge of chess and his familiarity with the chess literature of the USSR is immense.

Quote by Boris Spassky

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Time control directly influences the quality of play.

Time control directly influences the quality of play.

We can compare classical chess and rapid chess with theatre and cinema - some actors...

We can compare classical chess and rapid chess with theatre and cinema - some actors...

The Soviet Union was an exception, but even there chess players were not rich. Only...

The Soviet Union was an exception, but even there chess players were not rich. Only...

Nowadays the dynamic element is more important in chess - players more often sacrifice material...

Nowadays the dynamic element is more important in chess - players more often sacrifice material...

The place of chess in the society is closely related to the attitude of young...

The place of chess in the society is closely related to the attitude of young...

When I played Bobby Fischer, my opponent fought against organizations - the television producers and...

When I played Bobby Fischer, my opponent fought against organizations - the television producers and...

We were like bishops of opposite color.

We were like bishops of opposite color.

On the other hand, chess is a mass sport now and for chess organisers shorter...

On the other hand, chess is a mass sport now and for chess organisers shorter...

I don't want ever to be champion again.

I don't want ever to be champion again.

I don't play in tournaments, but I follow some.

I don't play in tournaments, but I follow some.

Nowadays young people have great choice of occupations, hobbies, etc, so chess is experiencing difficulties...

Nowadays young people have great choice of occupations, hobbies, etc, so chess is experiencing difficulties...

I think that the World Champion should try to defend the quality of play more...

I think that the World Champion should try to defend the quality of play more...

For example, computer defends well, but for humans its is harder to defend than attack,...

For example, computer defends well, but for humans its is harder to defend than attack,...

When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It...

When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It...

I try to help developing junior chess. When I lived in USSR, I got a...

I try to help developing junior chess. When I lived in USSR, I got a...

In my country, at that time, being a champion of chess was like being a...

In my country, at that time, being a champion of chess was like being a...

I also follow chess on the Internet, where Kasparov's site is very interesting.

I also follow chess on the Internet, where Kasparov's site is very interesting.

Recently I saw Kasparov and he looked to me as still young and potent champion.

Recently I saw Kasparov and he looked to me as still young and potent champion.

Nowadays there is more dynamism in chess, modern players like to take the initiative. Usually...

Nowadays there is more dynamism in chess, modern players like to take the initiative. Usually...

When I am in form, my style is a little bit stubborn, almost brutal. Sometimes...

When I am in form, my style is a little bit stubborn, almost brutal. Sometimes...