Unfortunately I'm still not a fashion expert.

I'm not really into rap.

Some people think that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it's OK to lose. I don't. You have to be merciless.

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

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.

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

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.