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.

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

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

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.

Chess only appeals to quite a small minority. It does not have the cachet of a mainstream popular sport.

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

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