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
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. – Vladimir Kramnik
In this respect I suppose Im the total opposite of Garry. With his very emotive body language at the board he shows and displays all his emotions. I dont. – Vladimir Kramnik