I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player's personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way of playing.

No - I'm quite calm inside during the game for most of the time - not 100%, but generally very calm.

Only he, who penetrates into the depth of the game, can express his personality in it.

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.

The development of beauty in chess never depends on you alone. No matter how much imagination and creativity you invest, you still do not create beauty. Your opponent must react at the same highest level.

Chess is so deep, I simply feel lost.

Intellectual effort gives me enormous pleasure