I'm definitely the first no.1 in the world since Fischer, and probably at least since Kasparov, who probably has the most potential to dominate for the foreseeable future.

I don't look at computers as opponents. For me it is much more interesting to beat humans.

I've never been much of a computer guy at least in terms of playing with computers. Actually until I was about 11 I didn't use a computer for preparing for games at all. Now, obviously, the computer is an important tool for me preparing for my games. I analyze when I'm on the computer, either my games or my opponents. But mostly my own.

When you have fun then you're more interested in learning.

Maybe if I didn't have the talent in chess I'd find the talent in something else. The only thing I know is that I have talent in chess, and I'm satisfied with that.

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

My father, a fine chess player himself, has been a massive influence throughout my life.