Bobby Fischer Quotes on Strategy
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Tactics flow from a positionally superior game.
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I have never opened with the QP - on principle.
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Patzer sees a check, gives a check.
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I usually never stay at the board after a game. Especially against Spassky. I made a dumb suggestion and he refuted it instantly! I know I'm going to have to play him some day and it was really stupid to look like such a jerk in front of him.
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The turning point in my career came with the realization that Black should play to win instead of just steering for equality.
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All that matters on the chessboard is good moves.
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Chess is war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent's mind.
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You have to have the fighting spirit. You have to force moves and take chances.
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Chess is a matter of delicate judgment, knowing when to punch and how to duck.
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Theoretically, I think the game is a definite draw.
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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)
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It's just a matter of throwing in a few sacrifices, then checkmate! (on playing against the Sicilian Dragon)
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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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My opponents make good moves too. Sometimes I don't take these things into consideration.