For every door the computers have closed they have opened a new one.

For me, each game is a new challenge, which has to be dealt with rationally and systematically. At that time, every other thought fades into oblivion.

Carlsen will be ridiculously difficult to play against. (on the 2013 World Championship match)

Preparedness for a game that usually lasts four-five hours requires good physical condition and also steady nerves.

India has lot of talent. What I am happy with is that the talent keeps on coming. Certainly it could be nice, though I am not terribly keen on seeing my successor yet.

I keep forcing, I keep learning new things in the game, and so far I have been taking challenges as they come.

There is always the risk of being over-confident when you are preparing to face a weaker player.