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

It is difficult to play against Einstein's theory -on his first loss to Fischer

Without technique it is impossible to reach the top in chess, and therefore we all try to borrow from Capablanca his wonderful, subtle technique.

Fischer is the greatest genius to descend from the chess heavens.

Just as one's imagination is stirred by a girl's smile, so is one's imagination stirred by the possibilities of chess.

I believe most definitely that one must not only grapple with the problems on the board, one must also make every effort to combat the thoughts and will of the opponent.

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.