Often, in the Ruy Lopez, one must be patient, wait and carry on a lengthy and wearisome struggle.

Often, in the Ruy Lopez, one must be patient, wait and carry on a lengthy and wearisome struggle.

The shortcoming of hanging pawns is that they present a convenient target for attack. As the exchange of men proceeds, their potential strength lessens and during the endgame they turn out, as a rule, to be weak.

The best tournament that I have ever played in was in 1950. It was great - a waiter came to you during the game, and you could order anything you wanted to drink (even some vodka, if you liked). Pity, there are no longer tournaments organized in this manner.

The Soviet Union was an exception, but even there chess players were not rich. Only Fischer changed that.

Bobby Fischer has an enormous knowledge of chess and his familiarity with the chess literature of the USSR is immense.

The computer age has arrived, and it influences everything: analysis, preparation, information. Now a different talent is required - the ability to synthesize ideas.