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

Style, I've got no style.

You can't play chess if you're groggy from pills.

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

An amusing fact: as far as I can recall, when playing the Ruy Lopez I have not yet once in my life had to face the Marshall Attack!

The days when it was possible to win a serious game only by merit of sporting character or depth of chess understanding have vanished forever. Chess knowledge has become dominant, bypassing all the other factors that contribute to success.

Chess is a very tough game, and psychologically a tough game. And of course chess needs a lot of qualities, human qualities. And so you must have very strong nervous system and then you must be well prepared, you must be able to work a lot.