There isn't a woman player in the world I can't give knights-odds to and still beat.
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Chess and me, it's hard to take them apart. It's like my alter ego.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Bobby Fischer expresses the deep connection he feels with chess, suggesting it is an inseparable part of his identity.
In this quote, Bobby Fischer reveals that chess is not just a game to him but a fundamental aspect of who he is. He describes chess as his 'alter ego', indicating that through the game, he expresses his true self and explores his intellect and creativity. This highlights the profound relationship between a person and their passion, illustrating how certain pursuits can significantly shape one's identity and existence.
Themes
ChessIdentityAlter EgoPassionArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about finding one's passion, one could use this quote to illustrate the importance of having a deep connection with one's interests.
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All quotes →She and I just don't see eye to eye together. She's a square. She keeps telling me that I'm too interested in chess, that I should get friends outside of chess, you can't make a living from chess, that I should finish high school and all that nonsense. She keeps in my hair and I don't like people in my hair, you know, so I had to get rid of her.
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Capablanca was among the greatest of chess players, but not because of his endgame. His trick was to keep his openings simple, and then play with such brilliance in the middlegame that the game was decided - even though his ooponent didn't always know it - before they arrived at the ending.
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I give 98 percent of my mental energy to Chess Others give only 2 percent
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I felt that chess... is a science in the form of a game... I consider myself a scientist. I wanted to be treated like a scientist.
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You have to have the fighting spirit. You have to force moves and take chances
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