"When I played Bobby Fischer, my opponent fought against organizations - the television producers and the match organizers. But he never fought against me personally. I lost to Bobby before the match because he was already stronger than I. He won normally"
- Boris Spassky
About this Quote
This quote by Boris Spassky speaks to the power of Bobby Fischer's chess expertise. Spassky acknowledges that Fischer was already stronger than him prior to the match even started, which he had already lost to Fischer prior to the suit also started. Spassky also notes that Fischer was not fighting versus him personally, however instead versus the organizations that had actually arranged the match, such as the tv manufacturers and match coordinators. This speaks with Fischer's ability to concentrate on the game and not be sidetracked by outside forces. It likewise talks to the respect that Spassky had for Fischer, as he acknowledges that Fischer was the premium player which he had actually already lost to him before the match even started. This quote is a testament to Fischer's skill and also Spassky's regard for him.
This quote is written / told by Boris Spassky somewhere between January 30, 1937 and today. He/she was a famous Celebrity from Russia.
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