If the opponent offers keen play I don't object; but in such cases I get less satisfaction, even if I win, than from a game conducted according to all the rules of strategy with its ruthless logic.

After that, Kasparov stepped back from chess which is, and I want this to be clear, not good for chess in general at all. As a whole, the current situation in the chess world leaves a lot to be desired.

Chess is a very tough game, and psychologically a tough game. And of course chess needs a lot of qualities, human qualities. And so you must have very strong nervous system and then you must be well prepared, you must be able to work a lot.

We need strong personalities and only one world champion to attract sponsors.

No, I do not want to sacrifice four days for two games. My time is too valuable to do that

But how difficult it can be to gain the desired full point against an opponent of inferior strength, when this is demanded by the tournament position!

In Kansas I have a chess school.