I have nothing to do with politics. I came here [Yugoslavia] to play chess and nothing else.

Different people feel differently about resigning

Computers are our only opponents that don't always have no excuse when losing against me.

I am not today, nor have I ever been a Jew, and as a matter of fact, I am uncircumcised.

I don't believe in hero worship.

Vacations are designed to refresh the outlook of everyone. No matter how tired they may be when they return to work, vacationers have been refreshed emotionally and intellectually. Their effectiveness in their job has probably improved, and they are, generally speaking, better employees for the time off.

I don't keep any close friends. I don't keep any secrets. I don't need friends. I just tell everybody everything, that's all.