Bobby Fischer

Chess genius, eccentric recluse

Contemporary weird famous 118 sayings

Sayings by Bobby Fischer

I like the moment when I break a man’s ego.

1971 — On defeating opponents in chess
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I could give the Soviets a knight and beat them.

1962 — Interview
Controversial Unverifiable

I don't like women. They're all bitches.

Various, 1960s-1970s — Reported statement from several sources, including 'Endgame' by Frank Brady
Controversial Unverifiable

The Jews are a filthy, dirty, disgusting, lying race.

1999-2001 — Radio interview with Pablo Mercado in the Philippines
Controversial Unverifiable

I'm not anti-Semitic, I'm anti-Zionist.

1999-2001 — Radio interview with Pablo Mercado
Controversial Unverifiable

Chess is a matter of life and death.

1972 — Interview
Controversial Unverifiable

I want to be recognized as the greatest player in the world.

1962 — Interview
Controversial Unverifiable

They're all trying to trick me, to cheat me.

1970s — Referring to chess organizers and opponents
Controversial Unverifiable

The world needs a new chess set. The old one is all wrong.

1990s — Referring to his 'Fischer Random' chess idea
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I have to try to beat everybody, and I have to try to beat them as quickly as possible.

1962 — Interview
Controversial Unverifiable

Americans are too soft. They don't have the stomach for a fight.

2001 — Radio interview after 9/11
Controversial Unverifiable

I want to revise the rules of chess. The current rules are unfair.

1990s — Referring to his 'Fischer Random' chess
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I hate the Soviet Union. They're liars and cheats.

1960s-1970s — Common sentiment expressed in interviews
Controversial Unverifiable

I don't play for money. I play to win.

1972 — Interview
Controversial Unverifiable

The United States is a Jewish-controlled state.

1999-2001 — Radio interview with Pablo Mercado
Controversial Unverifiable

I just want to play chess.

1972 — Frequent plea amidst disputes over conditions
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All women are weak.

1960s-1970s — Reported statement in 'Endgame' by Frank Brady
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The United States should be wiped out.

2001 — Radio interview after 9/11
Controversial Unverifiable

I'm the only honest man in the world.

1970s onwards — Reported statement, reflecting paranoia
Controversial Unverifiable

They are all a bunch of crooks.

1970s onwards — Referring to FIDE and chess organizers
Controversial Unverifiable