Chess demands total concentration
The turning point in my career came with the realization that Black should play to win instead of just steering for equality.
A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great Chess player
I give 98 percent of my mental energy to Chess Others give only 2 percent
You have to have the fighting spirit. You have to force moves and take chances
When I was eleven, I just got good.
I know people who have all the will in the world, but still can't play good Chess
Too many times, people don't try their best. They don't have the keen spirit; the winning spirit. And once you make it you've got to guard your reputation - every day go in like an unknown to prove yourself. That's why I don't clown around. I don't believe in wasting time. My goal is to win the World Chess Championship; to beat the Russians. I take this very seriously.
Genius. It's a word. What does it really mean? If I win I'm a genius. If I don't, I'm not.
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