I lost the match. I blame only myself for this. There were many opportunities to win. But I missed them, no one else.

It is dangerous to maintain equality at the cost of placing the pieces passively.

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

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.

I still remember Botvinnik's reaction to each of my games, right from the opening moves. At first he would express amazement, then annoyance, and, finally irritation.

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

Pawns not only create the sketch for the whole painting, they are also the soil, the foundation, of any position