Chess is a miniature version of life. To be successful, you need to be disciplined, assess resources, consider responsible choices and adjust when circumstances change.

Chess can help a child develop logical thinking, decision making, reasoning, and pattern recognition skills, which in turn can help math and verbal skills.

I have visited Tromsø and can personally say Tromsø is a beautiful city, well equipped to be an excellent choice for the Chess Olympiad 2014.

I believe that the best style is a universal one, tactical and positional at the same time.

There are no take-backs—just as in life. You must think before you move.

Win with grace, lose with dignity!

I don't like politics especially in chess. All I want is promote chess 24/7.