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

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.

By all means examine the games of the great chess players, but don't swallow them whole. Their games are valuable not for their separate moves, but for their vision of chess, their way of thinking.

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

Bulgaria is the first state that has been awarded for its excellent fight against iodine deficiency by UNICEF.

I like to do projects in which you can see statistical results. I am very happy for all these small children, who have been the biggest group of victims of iodine deficiency.

If the opponent offers keen play I don't object; but in such cases I get less satisfaction, even if I win, than from a game conducted according to all the rules of strategy with its ruthless logic.