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
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
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