A game of chess holds many secrets. Fortunately! That is why we cannot clearly state whether chess is science, art, or a sport.

There are fixed rules in chess, and no one knows how the game will end.

The Kremlin is constantly changing the rules of the game to suit its purposes. We are not playing chess, we're playing roulette.

If we look at everybody's darling, China, there is an analogue called Taiwan that is inhabited by the Chinese as well. But the standard of living and of innovation of the Taiwanese economy cannot be compared with the Chinese growth rate.

Chess strength in general and chess strength in a specific match are by no means one and the same thing.

I may play some exhibition games so I don't want to quit the game of chess completely. I just decided and it's a firm decision not to play competitive chess anymore.

The only way to fail for me is just not to try.