Bobby Fischer

Chess genius, eccentric recluse

Contemporary weird famous 118 sayings

Sayings by Bobby Fischer

I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves.

1962 — Interview with Ralph Ginzburg, 'Harper's' magazine.
Strange & Unusual Confirmed

I like to crush my opponents.

1962 — Interview with Ralph Ginzburg, 'Harper's' magazine.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I could give any of the top ten players in the world a knight and beat them.

1962 — Interview with Ralph Ginzburg, 'Harper's' magazine.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don't know what it is about the Russians. They are just not good sportsmen.

1972 — Statement during the 1972 World Chess Championship.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I hate the Jews.

1999 — Radio interview with Pablo Mercado in the Philippines.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The United States is a disgusting, degenerate country.

1999 — Radio interview with Pablo Mercado in the Philippines.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I want to be world champion. I want to be the best. I want to be the greatest.

1960s — Reported in various biographical accounts.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

Chess is life.

1960s-1970s — Attributed to him in numerous sources.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don't believe in long engagements. They are a waste of time.

1960s — Reported in various biographical accounts.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don't like women. They distract me from chess.

1960s — Reported in various biographical accounts, attributed to him in his younger years.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I play to win, and I expect to win.

1960s-1970s — Reported in various biographical accounts.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I've never played a game of chess where I didn't feel I had the advantage.

1960s — Reported in various biographical accounts.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

My opponents are always trying to find a way to beat me, but I'm always one step ahead.

1960s — Reported in various biographical accounts.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don't believe in luck. I believe in skill.

1960s — Reported in various biographical accounts.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I'm the best, I'm the greatest, I'm the world champion.

1972 — Statement after winning the World Chess Championship.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I play chess for the beauty of the game.

1960s — Reported in various biographical accounts.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don't care about money. I just want to play chess.

1960s — Reported in various biographical accounts.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I'm not a politician. I'm a chess player.

1972 — Reported in various biographical accounts.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I never look at the scores. I just play the game.

1960s — Reported in various biographical accounts.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don't like to lose. I hate to lose.

1960s — Reported in various biographical accounts.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable