I was never invited to the White House.

I felt that chess... is a science in the form of a game... I consider myself a scientist. I wanted to be treated like a scientist.

I love the game - and I hate the Russians because they've almost ruined it. They only risk the title when they have to, every three years. They play for draws with each other but play to win against the Western masters. Draws make for dull chess, wins make for fighting chess.

Don't even mention losing to me. I can't stand to think of it

I like to make them squirm.

Most people are sheep, and they need the support of others.

You have to have the fighting spirit. You have to force moves and take chances