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.

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

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.

I don't like to show my emotions at the board, not because they might give something away to an opponent, but because that's my style: I like to keep it to myself.

Chess is like body-building. If you train every day, you stay in top shape. It is the same with your brain - chess is a matter of daily training.

I go to bed at 4 a. m. Almost all chessplayers do.

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.