Fischer Quotes

The Soviet Union was an exception, but even there chess players were not rich. Only Fischer changed that.

Bobby Fischer has an enormous knowledge of chess and his familiarity with the chess literature of the USSR is immense.

This whole fuss did not only damage Fischer's image, but that of the USA as well. The way the Americans treated one of their most popular citizens did not make a positive impression worldwide.

When I played Bobby Fischer, my opponent fought against organizations - the television producers and the match organizers. But he never fought against me personally. I lost to Bobby before the match because he was already stronger than I. He won normally.

I am not sure the others are as committed as Rob Hall and Scott Fischer. I think there is more business now, and I know it will be impossible to stop this Everest business.