146 Quotes by Bobby Fischer

I really love the dark of the night. It helps me to concentrate.

The Russians have fixed world chess.

I have never opened with the QP - on principle.

Well, I'm not sure I know what you mean by a prima donna, but if something doesn't interest me or if someone bores me, or if I think they're a phony, I just don't bother with them, that's all.

If you have seen one Alekhine game you've seen them all.

I'm not afraid of Spassky. The world knows I'm the best. You don't need a match to prove it.

I love the game - and I hate the Russians because they've almost ruined it. They only risk the title when they have to, every three years. They play for draws with each other but play to win against the Western masters. Draws make for dull chess, wins make for fighting chess.

Let's play. I'm willing to play anywhere.

Americans really don't know much about chess. But I think when I beat Spassky, that Americans will take a greater interest in chess. Americans like winners.