Quote #81

I wanted to give them something to think about when they prepare for me in future tournaments. (on why he played 1.d4, 1.c4 & 1.Nf3 a few times)

More from Bobby Fischer

  1. Theoretically, I think the game is a definite draw.
  2. It's just a matter of throwing in a few sacrifices, then checkmate! (on playing against the Sicilian Dragon)
  3. It's pretty tough because of all the tension and all the concentration, sitting there hour after hour. It's...exhausting.
  4. For the first lesson, I want you to play over every column of Modern Chess Openings, including the footnotes. And for the next lesson, I wa…
  5. I really love the dark of the night. It helps me to concentrate.
  6. Concentrate on material gains. Whatever your opponent gives you take, unless you see a good reason not to.
  7. I know people who have all the will in the world, but still can't play good chess.
  8. My opponents make good moves too. Sometimes I don't take these things into consideration.

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