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

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.

Surely, serious problems can't be solved just by talking about them.

A good sacrifice is one that is not necessarily sound but leaves your opponent dazed and confused.

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.

Chess is ruthless: you've got to be prepared to kill people.

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)