For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in which the self finds beauty and expression. – Vladimir Kramnik
Even if you play perfectly, a fault of your opponents can destroy the entire beauty of the game. – Vladimir Kramnik
In chess one cannot control everything. Sometimes a game takes an unexpected turn, in which beauty begins to emerge. Both players are always instrumental in this. – Vladimir Kramnik
The strength of the playing ability is much more important. Only if the strength of the opponents playing ability is comparable, does the game develop. – Vladimir Kramnik