When I played Bobby Fischer, my opponent fought against organizations - the television producers and the match organizers. But he never fought against me personally. I lost to Bobby before the match because he was already stronger than I. He…

Quote by Boris Spassky

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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...

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,...

Nowadays it would be reasonable to have an annual world championship.

Nowadays it would be reasonable to have an annual world championship.

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...

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

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

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

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

We were like bishops of opposite color.

We were like bishops of opposite color.

I don't want ever to be champion again.

I don't want ever to be champion again.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...