I lost the match. I blame only myself for this. There were many opportunities to win. But I missed them, no one else.
Anatoly KarpovJust make the right estimation of your own strengths and weaknesses, and also that of your opponent.
Anatoly KarpovThis 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.
Anatoly Karpov