Unfortunately I'm still not a fashion expert.

Some people think that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I don't. You have to be merciless.

My father, a fine chess player himself, has been a massive influence throughout my life.

It's nice to be financially secure. Apart from that, I really don't care too much about money.

I'm not really into rap.

I was lucky enough to attend schools where they were understanding about when I needed to go abroad to play chess. Of course, socially it is important to go to school and interact with people your own age.