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

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

Not winning a tournament is not an option for me, unless it's no longer theoretically possible - then of course winning becomes impossible. But up to that point, not winning is just not an option.

Self-confidence is very important. If you don't think you can win, you will take cowardly decisions in the crucial moments, out of sheer respect for your opponent. You see the opportunity but also greater limitations than you should. I have always believed in what I do on the chessboard, even when I had no objective reason to. It is better to overestimate your prospects than underestimate them.

Unfortunately I'm still not a fashion expert.

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

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