Well, I kind of split my life into two pieces. One was where my chess career lies. There, I kept my sanity, so to speak, and my logic. And the other was my religious life. I tried to apply what I learned in the church to my chess career too. But I still was studying chess. I wasn’t just “trusting in God” to give me the moves.
BOBBY FISCHERIf you have seen one Alekhine game you’ve seen them all.
More Bobby Fischer Quotes
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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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Concentrate on material gains. Whatever your opponent gives you take, unless you see a good reason not to.
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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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I would rather be free in my mind, and be locked up in a prison cell, than to be a coward and not be able to say what I want.
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Every chess game is like taking a five-hour final exam.
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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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I add status to any tournament I attend.
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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.
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I am the best player in the world, and I am here to prove it.
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People have been playing against me below their strength for fifteen years.
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There’s no luck involved in chess. You just have to work at it.
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I’d like to travel around, be an international playboy. They have all that money; they could really do it right. Look at (Errol) Flynn.
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All that matters on the Chessboard is good moves.
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I play honestly and I play to win. If I lose, I take my medicine.
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A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great Chess player
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