Boris Spassky Quotes

When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It is a question if you survive. - Boris Spassky

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

When I am in form, my style is a little bit stubborn, almost brutal. Sometimes I feel a great spirit of fight which drives me on. - Boris Spassky

We were like bishops of opposite color. - Boris Spassky

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

Time control directly influences the quality of play. - Boris Spassky

The Soviet Union was an exception, but even there chess players were not rich. Only Fischer changed that. - Boris Spassky

Recently I saw Kasparov and he looked to me as still young and potent champion. - Boris Spassky

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