One of the things that first attracted me to chess is that it brings you into contact with intelligent, civilized people - men of the stature of Garry Kasparov, the former world champion, who was my part-time coach.
I spend hours playing chess because I find it so much fun. The day it stops being fun is the day I give up.
My former coach, Simen Agdestein, used to be the best player in Norway.
I get more upset at losing at other things than chess. I always get upset when I lose at Monopoly.
Some people think that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I don't. You have to be merciless.
If you want to get to the top, there's always the risk that it will isolate you from other people.
