Quiet moves often make a stronger impression than a wild combination with heavy sacrifices.

The cherished dream of every chessplayer is to play a match with the World Champion. But here is the paradox: the closer you come to the realization of this goal, the less you think about it.

You can't avoid mistakes and bad luck.

You must take your opponent into a deep dark forest where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one

I have always thought it a matter of honour for every chess player to deserve the smile of fortune.

When I asked Fischer why he had not played a certain move in our game, he replied: 'Well, you laughed when I wrote it down!'

I like to grasp the initiative and not give my opponent peace of mind.