When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It is a question if you survive.

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.

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

The place of chess in the society is closely related to the attitude of young people towards our game.

I think that the World Champion should try to defend the quality of play more than anyone else.

Recently I saw Kasparov and he looked to me as still young and potent champion.

The power of hanging Pawns is based precisely in their Mobility, in their Ability to create acute situations instantly.