The Russians have held my title for ten years and they’re going to be in for it when I win the Championship. They’re going to have to wait and play under my conditions.
BOBBY FISCHERTo get squares you have to give up squares.
More Bobby Fischer Quotes
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When I win, I’ll put my title on the line every year, maybe even twice. I’ll give players a chance to beat me.
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I don’t believe in wasting time. My goal is to win the World Chess Championship; to beat the Russians. I take this very seriously.
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Is it against the law to kill a reporter?
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They spoke about Capablanca with awe. I have never seen people speak about any chess player like that, before or since.
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They asked me what year it was, what month it was, etc. I easily answered these stupid questions.
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Chess is like war on a board
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Well, I’m not sure I know what you mean by a prima donna, but if something doesn’t interest me or if someone bores me, or if I think they’re a phony, I just don’t bother with them, that’s all.
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The white people should go back to Europe, and the country should be returned to the American Indians. This is the future I would like to see for the so-called United States.
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I’m not afraid of Spassky. The world knows I’m the best. You don’t need a match to prove it.
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In my opinion, the King’s Gambit is busted. It loses by force.
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All I ever want to do is just play chess.
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I like the moment when I break a man’s ego.
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I don’t listen to weakies.
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Your body has to be in top condition. Your Chess deteriorates as your body does. You can’t separate body from mind
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Don’t even mention losing to me. I can’t stand to think of it
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