I love the game - and I hate the Russians because they've almost ruined it. They only risk the title when they have to, every three years. They play for draws with each other but play to win against the Western masters. Draws make for dull chess, wins make for fighting chess.

I hate ready-made suits, button-down collars, and sports shirts.

I add status to any tournament I attend.

I think it's almost definite that the game is a draw theoretically.

Normally we'd draw the curtain here, but I just wanted to see what he'd play next.

You have to have the fighting spirit. You have to force moves and take chances

Different people feel differently about resigning