After I won the title, I was confronted with the real world. People do not behave naturally anymore - hypocrisy is everywhere.
Boris SpasskyMy forte was the middlegame. I had a good feeling for the critical moments of the play. This undoubtedly compensated for my lack of opening preparation and, possibly, not altogether perfect play in the endgame. In my games things often did not reach the endgame!
Boris SpasskyOften, in the Ruy Lopez, one must be patient, wait and carry on a lengthy and wearisome struggle.
Boris SpasskyThe best indicator of a Chess Player's form is his ability to sense the Climax of the game.
Boris Spassky