Vladimir Kramnik

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

Chess is a matter of daily training.

— Vladimir Kramnik

With the Berlin I was able to set up a fortress that he could come near but not breach.

— Vladimir Kramnik

I don't like to show my emotions at the board, not because they might give something away to an opponent, but because…

— Vladimir Kramnik

I feel that my relationship with Kasparov now is much the same as it had been before the match - good. As…

— Vladimir Kramnik

The Berlin Defence suited my strategy for the match. I had a defensive strategy - Actually, I had in my pocket some…

— Vladimir Kramnik

Objectivity consists in understanding that the only one who never makes a mistake is the one who never does anything.

— Vladimir Kramnik

My very first book was a games collection of Anatoly Karpov. On the whole I was attracted by positonal play with some…

— Vladimir Kramnik

Every top player has his own style, just as every painter has his own personal signature.

— Vladimir Kramnik

But with the Berlin, I was able to allow him to get near, but not quite near enough, and I knew where…

— Vladimir Kramnik

The development of beauty in chess never depends on you alone. No matter how much imagination and creativity you invest, you still…

— Vladimir Kramnik

The strength of the playing ability is much more important. Only if the strength of the opponent's playing ability is comparable, does…

— Vladimir Kramnik

Every month I look through some ten thousand games, so not as to miss any new ideas and trends.

— Vladimir Kramnik

No - I'm quite calm inside during the game for most of the time - not 100%, but generally very calm.

— Vladimir Kramnik

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

Chess is an infinitely complex game, which one can play in infinitely numerous and varied ways.

— Vladimir Kramnik

When I speak of the beauty of a game of chess, then naturally this is subjective. Beauty can be found in a…

— Vladimir Kramnik

When I was a child I liked the games of Capablanca, and later I was captivated by Alekhine's play.

— Vladimir Kramnik

It is rightly said that the most difficult thing in chess is winning a won position

— Vladimir Kramnik

I started playing chess when I was about 4 or 5 years old. It is very good for children to learn to…

— Vladimir Kramnik

In games against humans, you often win because the opponent blunders a piece, and you can often survive when you do it…

— Vladimir Kramnik

I made a better decision in choosing my team. Sure, I had a bigger choice of players to choose from - but…

— Vladimir Kramnik

An impatient person plays differently than a more patient person.

— Vladimir Kramnik

On the whole, the life of a chess professional is not as easy as it appears at first sight. One needs to…

— Vladimir Kramnik