Best Vladimir Kramnik Quotes
- Only he, who penetrates into the depth of the game, can express his personality in it. Depth
- So basically it's very simple: to start with, if you want to win the match, you shouldn't be afraid of him. There are still many,… Afraid
- No - I'm quite calm inside during the game for most of the time - not 100%, but generally very calm. Calm
- In chess one cannot control everything. Sometimes a game takes an unexpected turn, in which beauty begins to emerge. Both players are always instrumental in… Always Instrumental
- An impatient person plays differently than a more patient person. Differently
- For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in which the self finds beauty and expression. Art
- I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player's personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way… Always Reflects
- Once he had selected the path he was going down he really had to stick with it in a 16 game match. He had to… Direction
- My way of playing is very different and Karpov plays very differently as well. Differently
- Now, two years have passed and the situation is completely different: no one wants to organise this match. Completely
- The Berlin Defence suited my strategy for the match. I had a defensive strategy - Actually, I had in my pocket some other sharper stuff… Berlin
- With the Berlin I was able to set up a fortress that he could come near but not breach. Able
- At some point he seemed to lose all confidence trying to break down the Berlin Wall. He was still fighting as only Kasparov can, but… All
- I feel that my relationship with Kasparov now is much the same as it had been before the match - good. As for his reaction,… Been
- I made a better decision in choosing my team. Sure, I had a bigger choice of players to choose from - but I couldn't have… Asked
- In this respect I suppose I'm the total opposite of Garry. With his very emotive body language at the board he shows and displays all… All
- It made a big difference to my match stamina. I couldn't imagine I would have been so energetic during the match - it really gave… Been
- The strength of the playing ability is much more important. Only if the strength of the opponent's playing ability is comparable, does the game develop. Ability
- You know, our ratings after this match will be very close - I think I can also become the world number one in the not… Close