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

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

One of the things that first attracted me to chess is that it brings you into contact with intelligent, civilized people - men of the stature of Garry Kasparov, the former world champion, who was my part-time coach.

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.

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

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

I started by just sitting by the chessboard exploring things. I didn't even have books at first, and I just played by myself. I learnt a lot from that, and I feel that it is a big reason why I now have a good intuitive understanding of chess.