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

Unlike my esteemed colleague Garry Kasparov, I don't restrict the strength of opposition to Elo <2000, as fly-swatting makes poor spectator sport. (on simultaneous exhibitions)

Modern Chess is too much concerned with things like Pawn structure. Forget it, Checkmate ends the game

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.

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

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.

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