Even if you play perfectly, a fault of your opponent's can destroy the entire beauty of the game. — 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
At some point he seemed to lose all confidence trying to break down the Berlin Wall. He was still fighting as only… — 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… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
Once he had selected the path he was going down he really had to stick with it in a 16 game match.… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
Only he, who penetrates into the depth of the game, can express his personality in it. — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
Okay, when you start to fight for equality, like Anand did in 1995, you could end up losing game 10, like 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
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
Every month I look through some ten thousand games, so not as to miss any new ideas and trends. — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
No - I'm quite calm inside during the game for most of the time - not 100%, but generally very calm. — 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
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
In games against humans, you often win because the opponent blunders a piece, and you can often survive when you do it… — 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
