For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in which the self finds beauty and expression. — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
In chess one cannot control everything. Sometimes a game takes an unexpected turn, in which beauty begins to emerge. Both players are… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
In the current FIDE World Championship, on the knock-out system, weaker players have good chances. Those, who in a long match would… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
Playing rapid chess, one can lose the habit of concentrating for several hours in serious chess. That is why, if a player… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
For us chess players the language of artist is something natural. — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
I believe every chess player senses beauty, when he succeeds in creating situations, which contradict the expectations and the rules, and he… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
I don't know whether computers are improving the style of play, I know they are changing it. Chess has become a different… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
Chess is like body-building. If you train every day, you stay in top shape. It is the same with your brain -… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
Look at the catastrophic record Vishy Anand has against Garry Kasparov. Kasparov managed to beat him almost everywhere they played, even though… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
In this respect, I suppose I'm the total opposite of Garry [Kasparov]. With his very emotive body language at the [chess]board he… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
My very first book was a games collection of Anatoly Karpov. On the whole I was attracted by positonal play with some… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
The development of beauty in chess never depends on you alone. No matter how much imagination and creativity you invest, you still… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
Every month I look through some ten thousand games, so not as to miss any new ideas and trends. — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player's personality. If something defines his character, then it will also… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
Chess is an infinitely complex game, which one can play in infinitely numerous and varied ways. — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
When I speak of the beauty of a game of chess, then naturally this is subjective. Beauty can be found in a… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
When I was a child I liked the games of Capablanca, and later I was captivated by Alekhine's play. — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
It is rightly said that the most difficult thing in chess is winning a won position — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
I started playing chess when I was about 4 or 5 years old. It is very good for children to learn to… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
On the whole, the life of a chess professional is not as easy as it appears at first sight. One needs to… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
Even if you play perfectly, a fault of your opponent's can destroy the entire beauty of the game. — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in which the self finds beauty and expression. — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
In chess one cannot control everything. Sometimes a game takes an unexpected turn, in which beauty begins to emerge. Both players are always instrumental… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
You know, our ratings after this match will be very close - I think I can also become the world number one in the… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
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… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
At some point he seemed to lose all confidence trying to break down the Berlin Wall. He was still fighting as only Kasparov can,… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
Playing rapid chess, one can lose the habit of concentrating for several hours in serious chess. That is why, if a player has big… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
Part of my preparation for the World Champion match against Kasparov was to be ready for his off-board tactics. I did not to react… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
For us chess players the language of artist is something natural. — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
I believe every chess player senses beauty, when he succeeds in creating situations, which contradict the expectations and the rules, and he succeeds in… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
