Which do I prefer? Sex or chess? It depends on the position.
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.
A man who is willing to commit suicide has the initiative.
I don't want ever to be champion again.
Recently I saw Kasparov and he looked to me as still young and potent champion.
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.