I enjoy hiking and skiing, like most Norwegians. In winter, there will be snow for months on end. In the summer, there are the long evenings to enjoy.
I spend hours playing chess because I find it so much fun. The day it stops being fun is the day I give up.
My former coach, Simen Agdestein, used to be the best player in Norway.
I get more upset at losing at other things than chess. I always get upset when I lose at Monopoly.
Some people think that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I don't. You have to be merciless.
If you want to get to the top, there's always the risk that it will isolate you from other people.
