Kids love games and chess is a game where you have to sit down and concentrate and it just helps in every way.

For me right now I think being the world number one is a bigger deal than being the world champion because I think it shows better who plays the best chess. That sounds self-serving but I think it's also right.

Unfortunately I'm still not a fashion expert.

I enjoy hiking and skiing, like most Norwegians. In winter, there will be snow for months on end. In the summer, there are the long evenings to enjoy.

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.

It's nice to be financially secure. Apart from that, I really don't care too much about money.

It's easy for me to get along with chess players. Even though we are all very different, we have chess in common.