Bruce Pandolfini
Fischer was a master of clarity and a king of artful positioning. His opponents would see where he was going but were powerless to stop himCollection: Kings
I definitely miss the rush from wiping out an opponent.Collection: Missing
The two most important forms of intelligence are the ability to read other people and the ability to understand oneself.Collection: Two
Known as a negative player, Karpov sets up deep traps and creates moves that seem to allow his opponent possibilities - but that really don't. He takes no chances, and he gives his opponents nothing. He's a trench-warfare fighter who keeps the game moving just an inch at a time.Collection: Moving
Chess reflects the real world in miniature. Endeavor, struggle, success, and defeat - they are part of each game ever played.Collection: Real
We don't really know how the game was invented, though there are suspicions. As soon as we discover the culprits, we'll let you knowCollection: Games
I like to say that Bobby Fischer was the greatest player ever. But what made Fischer a genius was his ability to blend an American freshness and pragmatism with Russian ideas about strategyCollection: Player