I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level read more

I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level in the United States. Making bigger tournaments, more interesting events. Making it a respectable profession for young people to be able to pursue in the future.

I totally have a fear of getting cancer or a tumor, ... I always feel like I gotta get checked read more

I totally have a fear of getting cancer or a tumor, ... I always feel like I gotta get checked out.

I think it's a fair contract.

I think it's a fair contract.

There is no limit to our discussion. Everything is on the table. It is time to turn the page.

There is no limit to our discussion. Everything is on the table. It is time to turn the page.

I'd say our chemistry is fine; we can anticipate each other. I think people have molded very well. Even when read more

I'd say our chemistry is fine; we can anticipate each other. I think people have molded very well. Even when we have substitutes coming in, we know what to expect from each other.

People should be very excited about what's going to happen,

People should be very excited about what's going to happen,

The grand style arises in poetry, when a noble nature, treats with simplicity or with severity a serious subject

The grand style arises in poetry, when a noble nature, treats with simplicity or with severity a serious subject

Higher education has seen its percentage of general fund decline.

Higher education has seen its percentage of general fund decline.

It's shocking how little there is to do with tennis when you're just thinking about nothing except winning every point.

It's shocking how little there is to do with tennis when you're just thinking about nothing except winning every point.