Bobby Fischer has an enormous knowledge of chess and his familiarity with the chess literature of the USSR is immense. Boris Spassky bobbychessenormous Change image and share on social
On the other hand, chess is a mass sport now and for chess organisers shorter time control is obviously more attractive. But I think that this control does not suit World Championship matches. Boris Spassky attractivechampionshipchess Change image and share on social
We can compare classical chess and rapid chess with theatre and cinema - some actors don't like the latter and prefer to work in the theatre. Boris Spassky actorchesscinema Change image and share on social
When I played Bobby Fischer, my opponent fought against organizations - the television producers and the match organizers. But he never fought against me personally. I lost to Bobby before the match because he was already stronger than I. He won normally. Boris Spassky bobbyfightfischer share on social
Time control directly influences the quality of play. Boris Spassky controldirectlyinfluence Change image and share on social
We were like bishops of opposite color. Boris Spassky bishopcoloropposite Change image and share on social
For example, computer defends well, but for humans its is harder to defend than attack, particularly with the modern time control. Boris Spassky attackcomputercontrol Change image and share on social
Nowadays it would be reasonable to have an annual world championship. Boris Spassky annualchampionshipnowadays Change image and share on social
When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It is a question if you survive. Boris Spassky bobbyloseplay Change image and share on social
