Chess is an infinitely complex game, which one can play in infinitely numerous and varied ways.

In games against humans, you often win because the opponent blunders a piece, and you can often survive when you do it yourself. Against the computer, you make only one mistake - the last one.

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

Chess is so deep, I simply feel lost.

It made a big difference to my match stamina. I couldn't imagine I would have been so energetic during the match - it really gave me a welcomed extra boost!

With the Berlin I was able to set up a fortress that he could come near but not breach.

On the whole, the life of a chess professional is not as easy as it appears at first sight. One needs to devote some ten hours a day to chess and to everything connected with it - physical and psycholgical preparation.