Being the undisputed world champion is a relief. We instituted a unified chess title, I am the absolute world champion.

In a way players at the top should try to promote the game in their own countries as that is the legacy that makes you feel proud. If you have not done that you have failed as a sportsperson.

I love travelling and going on wildlife safaris. I have an interest in astronomy. I like reading on current affairs, business and science. I love doing nothing if I can help it.

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

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

Nowadays, when you're not a grandmaster at 14, you can forget about it

In chess, knowledge is a very transient thing. It changes so fast that even a single mouse-slip sometimes changes the evaluation.