My way of playing is very different and Karpov plays very differently as well. Vladimir Kramnik differentlykarpovplay Change image and share on social
For us chess players the language of artist is something natural. Vladimir Kramnik artistchesslanguage 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
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. Vladimir Kramnik boardemotiongive Change image and share on social
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. Vladimir Kramnik beautychesscreate share on social
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. Vladimir Kramnik abilitycomparabledevelop Change image and share on social
Even if you play perfectly, a fault of your opponent's can destroy the entire beauty of the game. Vladimir Kramnik beautydestroyentire 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
