First of all, we have to go back to the classical time control.

I didn't picture myself as even a grandmaster, to say nothing of aspiring to the chess crown. This was not because I was timid - I wasn't - but because I simply lived in one world, and the grandmasters existed in a completely different one. People like that were not really even people, but like gods or mythical heroes.

This whole fuss did not only damage Fischer's image, but that of the USA as well. The way the Americans treated one of their most popular citizens did not make a positive impression worldwide.

We need strong personalities and only one world champion to attract sponsors.

I lost the match. I blame only myself for this. There were many opportunities to win. But I missed them, no one else.

No, no, it is obvious that the ECU should act as a close alliance for the benefit of chess.

No, I do not want to sacrifice four days for two games. My time is too valuable to do that