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
For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in which the self finds beauty and expression. – Vladimir Kramnik
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
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