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

If you don't win, it's not a great tragedy - the worst that happens is that you lose a game.

Different people feel differently about resigning

The old chess is too limited. Imagine playing cards, black jack for example, and every time the dealer has the same starting hand you have the same starting hand. What's the point?

Ultimately the white man should leave the United States and the black people should go back to Africa.

When I win, I'll put my title on the line every year, maybe even twice. I'll give players a chance to beat me.