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"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 try and hit in the one direction but unfortunately for him - though fortunately for me! - he hit in the wrong direction."
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"Even if you play perfectly, a fault of your opponent's can destroy the entire beauty of the game."

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

"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, many things to do, but above all this is the most important: Don't be scared of him!"

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

"You know, our ratings after this match will be very close - I think I can also become the world number one in the not too distant future. However, I'm sure that Garry will also have something to say about this!"

"The development of beauty in chess never depends on you alone. No matter how much imagination and creativity you invest, you still do not create beauty. Your opponent must react at the same highest level."

"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 for a harder working group of players who did an incredible job."

"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 me a welcomed extra boost!"

"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 of playing."

"Now, two years have passed and the situation is completely different: no one wants to organise this match."
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