I love chess, and I hate the Russians because they've almost ruined it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fischer expresses love for chess but hatred toward Russians for allegedly ruining it.
- In plain terms
- He loves chess but blames Russians for ruining it.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal feelings can color views of competitors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does rivalry affect your view of a game?
Another view
It reflects strong nationalistic bias.
More from Bobby Fischer
I'm finished with the old chess, it's rotten to the core
Permalink to quote #98 The Russians have fixed world chess. (On the Curacao Candidates tournament, quoted in Sports Illustrated, August 1962)
Permalink to quote #100 I don't play the old chess any more. The old chess is dead, it's been played out.
Permalink to quote #97
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