The Soviet Union was an exception, but even there chess players were not rich. Only Fischer changed that.

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

Which do I prefer? Sex or chess? It depends on the position.

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

In my country, at that time, being a champion of chess was like being a King. At that time I was a King and when you are King you feel a lot of responsibility, but there is nobody there to help you.

When I am in form, my style is a little bit stubborn, almost brutal. Sometimes I feel a great spirit of fight which drives me on.

The Soviet Union was an exception, but even there chess players were not rich. Only Fischer changed that.