Playing black, I put great stake in the Ruy Lopez: I liked it, feel it, and understand it; in matches with Hjartarson and Timman it served me well. - on preparing for World Championship versus Garry Kasparov

The truth is that my chess development was nothing out of the ordinary, and it proceeded probably at a pace no faster than others.

Combinations with a queen sacrifice are among the most striking and memorable.

Just make the right estimation of your own strengths and weaknesses, and also that of your opponent.

The fact that a knight is temporarily on the edge of the board is of no great significance.

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

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