When I was a child I liked the games of Capablanca, and later I was captivated by Alekhine's play.

In this respect, I suppose I'm the total opposite of Garry [Kasparov]. With his very emotive body language at the [chess]board he shows and displays all his emotions. I don't.

Playing rapid chess, one can lose the habit of concentrating for several hours in serious chess. That is why, if a player has big aims, he should limit his rapidplay in favour of serious chess.

For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in which the self finds beauty and expression.

Objectivity consists in understanding that the only one who never makes a mistake is the one who never does anything.

In the current FIDE World Championship, on the knock-out system, weaker players have good chances. Those, who in a long match would practically have no chance, here may creep through.

Even if you play perfectly, a fault of your opponent's can destroy the entire beauty of the game.