My forte was the middlegame. I had a good feeling for the critical moments of the play. This undoubtedly compensated for my lack of opening preparation and, possibly, not altogether perfect play in the endgame. In my games things often… — Boris Spassky Copy Share Image
The shortcoming of hanging pawns is that they present a convenient target for attack. As the exchange of men proceeds, their potential strength lessens and during the endgame they turn out, as a rule, to be weak. — Boris Spassky Copy Share Image
When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It is a question if you survive. — Boris Spassky Copy Share Image
I also follow chess on the Internet, where Kasparov's site is very interesting. — Boris Spassky Copy Share Image
On the other hand, chess is a mass sport now and for chess organisers shorter time control is obviously more attractive. But I think… — Boris Spassky Copy Share Image
We can compare classical chess and rapid chess with theatre and cinema - some actors don't like the latter and prefer to work in… — Boris Spassky Copy Share Image
The computer age has arrived, and it influences everything: analysis, preparation, information. Now a different talent is required - the ability to synthesize ideas. — Boris Spassky Copy Share Image
When I am in form, my style is a little bit stubborn, almost brutal. Sometimes I feel a great spirit of fight which drives… — Boris Spassky Copy Share Image
Nowadays the dynamic element is more important in chess - players more often sacrifice material to obtain dynamic compensation. — Boris Spassky Copy Share Image
The best indicator of a Chess Player's form is his ability to sense the Climax of the game. — Boris Spassky Copy Share Image
My forte was the middlegame. I had a good feeling for the critical moments of the play. This undoubtedly compensated for my lack of… — Boris Spassky Copy Share Image
