Awe Quote by Bobby Fischer
“When I used to go to the Manhattan Chess Club back in the fifties, I met a lot of old-timers there who knew Capablanca, because he used to come around to the Manhattan club in the forties - before he died in the early forties. They spoke about Capablanca with awe. I have never seen people speak about any chess player like that, before or since.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Chess Life & Review, 1962
The speaker recalls reverence for Capablanca among older players, highlighting his legendary status and lasting impact on chess culture.
In simple terms: Capablanca was deeply respected and remembered.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and honor past masters.
Themes
legacy
respect
chess history
influence
nostalgia
Mood
respectful
reflective
Type
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Chess club gatherings
- historical retrospectives
- teaching sessions
- documentary narratives
Key Concepts
legendary skill
cultural memory
hero worship
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reverence for past masters shape current practice?
- What can we learn from Capablanca’s style?
A Different Perspective
Modern players may not appreciate historical figures similarly.
![“But the thing that was great about Capablanca was that he really spoke his mind, he said what he believed was true, he said what he felt. He [Capablanca] wanted to change the rules [of chess] already, back in the twenties, because he said chess was getting played out. He was right. Now chess is…” quote by Bobby Fischer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c3a/bobby-fischer-2633_capablanca_but-the-thing-that-was-great-about-capab_1971587.jpg)
![“I have nothing to do with politics. I came here [Yugoslavia] to play chess and nothing else.” quote by Bobby Fischer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f2c/bobby-fischer-2633_chess_i-have-nothing-to-do-with-politics-i-cam_107674.jpg)
