Bobby Fischer
Chess genius, eccentric recluse
Sayings by Bobby Fischer
I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves.
I like to crush my opponents.
I could give any of the top ten players in the world a knight and beat them.
I don't know what it is about the Russians. They are just not good sportsmen.
I hate the Jews.
The United States is a disgusting, degenerate country.
I want to be world champion. I want to be the best. I want to be the greatest.
Chess is life.
I don't believe in long engagements. They are a waste of time.
I don't like women. They distract me from chess.
I play to win, and I expect to win.
I've never played a game of chess where I didn't feel I had the advantage.
My opponents are always trying to find a way to beat me, but I'm always one step ahead.
I don't believe in luck. I believe in skill.
I'm the best, I'm the greatest, I'm the world champion.
I play chess for the beauty of the game.
I don't care about money. I just want to play chess.
I'm not a politician. I'm a chess player.
I never look at the scores. I just play the game.
I don't like to lose. I hate to lose.