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.

I have found after 1.d4 there are more opportunities for richer play.

You can't play chess if you're groggy from pills.

Chess is my life, but my life is not chess.

The fact that a knight is temporarily on the edge of the board is of no great significance.

The days when it was possible to win a serious game only by merit of sporting character or depth of chess understanding have vanished forever. Chess knowledge has become dominant, bypassing all the other factors that contribute to success.

To be champion requires more than simply being a strong player; one has to be a strong human being as well.