It was not about losing my mental power; it's about not feeling good about my contribution to the game.

I dropped the King's Indian in 1997 after one too many bad experiences against Kramnik.

The biggest problem I see among people who want to excel in chess – and in business and in life in general – is not trusting their instincts enough.

Next to the intellectual stimulation of chess, the educational value is of great importance. Chess teaches logic, imagination, self-discipline, and determination.

The international repercussions were shattering to some extent - there is no intention to repeat operations of such kind in the future.[Viktor] Yanukovych's electoral victory clearly demonstrated that there are no pro-Russian politicians in the Ukraine, just Ukrainian politicians.

History tells you if dictators are not stopped in time, they cause more damage.

The legend of the best player of chess has been destroyed.