I have found after 1.d4 there are more opportunities for richer play.

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.

The ideal in chess can only be a collective image, but in my opinion it is Capablanca who most closely approaches this.

'Rubberneck' has nothing to do with comedy, nor does it follow comedic people.

After that, Kasparov stepped back from chess which is, and I want this to be clear, not good for chess in general at all. As a whole, the current situation in the chess world leaves a lot to be desired.

I like 1.e4 very much, but my results are better with 1.d4.

My studies with Botvinnik brought me immense benefit, particularly the homework assignments which forced me to refer to chess books and to work independently.