I've never really had a favorite player, past or present.

I am not some sort of freak. I might be very good at chess but I'm just a normal person.

It's just not my nature to go around idolizing people.

Contrary to many young Colleagues, I do believe that it makes sense to study the Classics.

I am trying to beat the guy sitting across from me and trying to choose the moves that are most unpleasant for him and his style.

The Nanjing games are homework by Garry Kasparov and me, [...] Today's game was provided by Garry.

I spend hours playing chess because I find it so much fun. The day it stops being fun is the day I give up.