In my country, at that time, being a champion of chess was like being a King. At that time I was a King - and when you are King you feel a lot of responsibility, but there is nobody there to help you.
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Nowadays there is more dynamism in chess, modern players like to take the initiative. Usually they are poor defenders though.Boris Spassky
The Soviet Union was an exception, but even there chess players were not rich. Only Fischer changed that.
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Time control directly influences the quality of play.
Boris Spassky
For example, computer defends well, but for humans its is harder to defend than attack, particularly with the modern time control.
Boris Spassky
Nowadays the dynamic element is more important in chess - players more often sacrifice material to obtain dynamic compensation.
Boris Spassky
Recently I saw Kasparov and he looked to me as still young and potent champion.
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