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I don’t like to show my emotions at the board, not because they might give something away to an opponent, but because that’s my style: I like to keep it to myself.

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

I have an extremely addictive personality. I’m an extremist.

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.

I’m a perfectionist.

I’m not trying to find another thing that’s wrong with me, but I’m such a nice person, and I have a couple of drinks and I’m really good fun and then I’m really not fun.

Personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures.

I like adventure.

I’m experimental by nature… always exploring my creativity.

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