Spassky Quotes
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The place of chess in the society is closely related to the attitude of young people towards our game.
— Boris Spassky
There's always some relief in giving up.
— Lauren Oliver
For example, computer defends well, but for humans its is harder to defend than attack, particularly with the modern time control.
— Boris Spassky
Often, in the Ruy Lopez, one must be patient, wait and carry on a lengthy and wearisome struggle.
— Boris Spassky
Time control directly influences the quality of play.
— Boris Spassky
Screw you, Moretti." Wyatt glared at him. "I ain't stupid."Nova laughed. "You just said 'ain't. — Kele Moon
I like to always have humour in whatever I do.
— Adam Brody
Nowadays the dynamic element is more important in chess - players more often sacrifice material to obtain dynamic compensation.
— Boris Spassky
The Fire Department has traditionally considered architecture a priority only when it's burning down.
— Justin Davidson
Bobby Fischer has an enormous knowledge of chess and his familiarity with the chess literature of the USSR is immense.
— Boris Spassky
In some basic way, it is our imperfections and even our pain that draws others close to us.
— Rachel
The Soviet Union was an exception, but even there chess players were not rich. Only Fischer changed that.
— Boris Spassky
I don't play in tournaments, but I follow some.
— Boris Spassky
Canada's the best country in the world.
— Justin Bieber
Human civilization is not something achieved against nature; it is rather the outcome of the working of the innate qualities of man.
— Ludwig Von Mises
Spassky will not be psyched out by Fischer
— Mike Goodall
I still hope to kill Fischer
— Boris Spassky
Nowadays there is more dynamism in chess, modern players like to take the initiative. Usually they are poor defenders though.
— Boris Spassky
A man who is willing to commit suicide has the initiative.
— Boris Spassky
Life was for living, so why as I wasting?
— Amber Fae
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
I think that the World Champion should try to defend the quality of play more than anyone else.
— Boris Spassky
Which do I prefer? Sex or chess? It depends on the position.
— Boris Spassky
I don't want ever to be champion again.
— 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
After I won the title, I was confronted with the real world. People do not behave naturally anymore - hypocrisy is everywhere.
— Boris Spassky
When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It is a question if you survive.
— Boris Spassky
The secret of success is constancy of purpose. - BENJAMIN DISRAELI
— William Bill Damon
I'm not afraid of Spassky. The world knows I'm the best. You don't need a match to prove it.
— Bobby Fischer
We were like bishops of opposite color.
— Boris Spassky