Playing for complications is an extreme measure that a player should adopt only when he cannot find a clear and logical plan.

Psychology is the most important factor in chess.

During a chess tournament a master must envisage himself as a cross between an ascetic monk and a beast of prey.

You can become a big master in chess only if you see your mistakes and short-comings. Exactly the same as in life itself.

A lifetime in not enough to learn everything about chess.

I consider chess an art, and accept all those responsibilities which art places upon its devotees.

Chess, like other arts, must be practiced to be appreciated.

Play on both sides of the board is my favourite strategy.

I study chess eight hours a day, on principle.

Deux fous gagnent toujours, mais trois fous, non!

I believe that true beauty of chess is more than enough to satisfy all possible demands.

Melly is the only woman friend I ever had, ” she thought forlornly, “the only woman except Mother who really loved me. She’s like Mother, too. Everyone who knew her has clung to her skirts.

Your Eyes, they talk to the Soul!

The day I started fearing regret is the day I decided to never stop.

I have a very close friendship with the skaters.

I'm raised by a single mom and didn't have pops around for the most part of my life. And she, by any means necessary, gave me the best opportunities that she knew how to give me.

but i've slammed the door to my inner self; if he ever wants to force the lock again, he'll have to use a harder crowbar!

When you look back on your life, it looks as though it were a plot, but when you are into it, it's a mess: just one surprise after another. Then, later, you see it was perfect.

Do ya' feel lucky, punk?

I'm taking my talents to South Beach.

I find a lot of joy just going out and playing for people.