There was open collusion between the Russian players. They agreed ahead of time to draw the games they played against each other. Every time they drew they gave each other half a point.

You can only get good at Chess if you love the game

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.

I am boring. I am boring!

Let's play. I'm willing to play anywhere.

Concentrate on material gains. Whatever your opponent gives you take, unless you see a good reason not to.

I don't believe in hero worship.