For us chess players the language of artist is something natural. Vladimir Kramnik artistchesslanguage Change image and share on social
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. Vladimir Kramnik boardbodydisplay Change image and share on social
For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in which the self finds beauty and expression. Vladimir Kramnik artbeautychess Change image and share on social
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. Vladimir Kramnik characterchessconvince Change image and share on social
With the Berlin I was able to set up a fortress that he could come near but not breach. Vladimir Kramnik berlinbreachfortress Change image and share on social
Chess is an infinitely complex game, which one can play in infinitely numerous and varied ways. Vladimir Kramnik chesscomplexgame Change image and share on social
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! Vladimir Kramnik afraidbasicallyimportant share on social
Every top player has his own style, just as every painter has his own personal signature. Vladimir Kramnik painterpersonalplayer Change image and share on social
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 I could see it in his eyes that he knew he wasn't going to win one of these games. Vladimir Kramnik berlinbreakconfidence share on social
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! Vladimir Kramnik bigboostdifference Change image and share on social
