There isn't a woman player in the world I can't give knights-odds to and still beat.
Bobby FischerRead
You have to have the fighting spirit. You have to force moves and take chances
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of determination and willingness to take risks in order to achieve success.
Bobby Fischer's quote highlights the necessity of a proactive and combative mindset when pursuing goals. It suggests that success often requires individuals to embrace challenges, make bold decisions, and take calculated risks instead of waiting for opportunities to come to them. The 'fighting spirit' represents a relentless determination to overcome obstacles and push forward, which is essential in competitive situations.
Themes
Fighting SpiritRiskDeterminationSuccessChances
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During a motivational speech for aspiring athletes.
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Capablanca was among the greatest of chess players, but not because of his endgame. His trick was to keep his openings simple, and then play with such brilliance in the middlegame that the game was decided - even though his ooponent didn't always know it - before they arrived at the ending.
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I give 98 percent of my mental energy to Chess Others give only 2 percent
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I felt that chess... is a science in the form of a game... I consider myself a scientist. I wanted to be treated like a scientist.
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My opponents make good moves too. Sometimes I don't take these things into consideration
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