We were like bishops of opposite color.

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

Nowadays there is more dynamism in chess, modern players like to take the initiative. Usually they are poor defenders though.

When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It is a question if you survive.

Nowadays young people have great choice of occupations, hobbies, etc, so chess is experiencing difficulties because of the high competition. Now it's hard to make living in chess, so our profession does attract young people.

When I am in form, my style is a little bit stubborn, almost brutal. Sometimes I feel a great spirit of fight which drives me on.