The best indicator of a Chess Player's form is his ability to sense the Climax of the game.

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

Nowadays there is more dynamism in chess, modern players like to take the initiative. Usually they are poor defenders though.

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.

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

For example, computer defends well, but for humans its is harder to defend than attack, particularly with the modern time control.

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