There isn't a woman player in the world I can't give knight-odds to and still beat.

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

People have been playing against me below their strength for fifteen years.

The turning point in my career came with the realization that Black should play to win instead of just steering for equality.

America is totally under control of the Jews, you know. I mean, look what they're doing in Yugoslavia...

I could give any woman in the world a piece and a move; to Gaprindashvili even, a knight.

A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great Chess player