A man who is willing to commit suicide has the initiative.
I don't play in tournaments, but I follow some.
The Soviet Union was an exception, but even there chess players were not rich. Only Fischer changed that.
Nowadays there is more dynamism in chess, modern players like to take the initiative. Usually they are poor defenders though.
Recently I saw Kasparov and he looked to me as still young and potent champion.
When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It is a question if you survive.