For me, the most important thing is to continue to play well and to be a positive figure and hopefully a role model for kids as well.

My former coach, Simen Agdestein, used to be the best player in Norway.

I think with chess as with everything, marketing is the main issue.

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

I'm more interested in the games than the people.

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.

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.