We have a large underclass in Britain, and a fairly low standard of education. Our best universities are extremely good, but a very significant proportion of the British population that comes out of compulsory schooling with very low standards of education.

If chess is a vast jungle, computers are the chainsaws in a giant environmentally insensitive logging company.

Of course I'm not a racist, but I'm certainly right wing, there's no question about that.

If your opponent offers you a draw, try to work out why he thinks he's worse off

Chess is, in essence, a game for children. Computers have exacerbated the trends towards youth because they now have an immensely powerful tool at their disposal and can absorb vast amounts of information extremely quickly.

I cannot claim to thoroughly enjoy coaching, because it is very hard work if you are even moderately conscientious. Nevertheless it does provide a degree of satisfaction - not to mention a steady income, which is why I do it occasionally.

I know that with perfect play, God versus God, Fritz versus Fritz, chess is a draw.