After I won the title, I was confronted with the real world. People do not behave naturally anymore - hypocrisy is everywhere.

The best indicator of a Chess Player's form is his ability to sense the Climax of the game.

I don't want ever to be champion again.

We can compare classical chess and rapid chess with theatre and cinema - some actors don't like the latter and prefer to work in the theatre.

Nowadays there is more dynamism in chess, modern players like to take the initiative. Usually they are poor defenders though.

A man who is willing to commit suicide has the initiative.

Which do I prefer? Sex or chess? It depends on the position.