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

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

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"Only he, who penetrates into the depth of the game, can express his personality in it."

Personality

"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."

Decision

"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."

Character

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

Now

"I believe every chess player senses beauty, when he succeeds in creating situations, which contradict the expectations and the rules, and he succeeds in mastering this situation."

Beauty

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

Style

"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!"

Want

"Even if you play perfectly, a fault of your opponent's can destroy the entire beauty of the game."

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"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!"

Future

"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 his emotions. I don't."

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