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.
Time control directly influences the quality of play. - Boris Spassky
Time control directly influences the quality of play.
- Boris Spassky
The computer age has arrived, and it influences everything: analysis, preparation, information. Now a different talent is required - the ability to s… - Boris Spassky
The computer age has arrived, and it influences everything: analysis, preparation, information. Now a different talent is required - the ability to s…
I don't play in tournaments, but I follow some. - Boris Spassky
I don't play in tournaments, but I follow some.
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
My forte was the middlegame. I had a good feeling for the critical moments of the play. This undoubtedly compensated for my lack of opening preparati… - Boris Spassky
My forte was the middlegame. I had a good feeling for the critical moments of the play. This undoubtedly compensated for my lack of opening preparati…
Often, in the Ruy Lopez, one must be patient, wait and carry on a lengthy and wearisome struggle. - Boris Spassky
Often, in the Ruy Lopez, one must be patient, wait and carry on a lengthy and wearisome struggle.
Nowadays the dynamic element is more important in chess - players more often sacrifice material to obtain dynamic compensation. - Boris Spassky
Nowadays the dynamic element is more important in chess - players more often sacrifice material to obtain dynamic compensation.
When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It is a question if you survive. - Boris Spassky
When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It is a question if you survive.
In my country, at that time, being a champion of chess was like being a King. At that time I was a King and when you are King you feel a lot of respo… - Boris Spassky
In my country, at that time, being a champion of chess was like being a King. At that time I was a King and when you are King you feel a lot of respo…
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