Leontxo Garcia Interview With Sergey Karjakin (after the
fourth round)
Sergey Karjakin. Photo Pascal Villalba (Notzai)
Q: What do you think about your first results in this
tournament?
A: Its the first time I beat somebody so strong like
Shirov in a tournament game. So, thats really very exceptional and makes
me very happy.
Q: How did you managed to become grandmaster at only 12
years old?
A: Just working hard. Nothing else special or, at least, I
dont remember anything more important.
Leontxo Garcia. Photo Pascal Villalba (Notzai)
Q: Whats the most difficult part of chess for
you?
A: Nothing, I dont now. So far, everything was very
easy for me.
Q: One year ago you were one of Ponomariovs team
members. Why?
A: Before that I beat him in a couple of friendly rapid
games in a chess club, and I think he was impressed by that. So, he invited me
to work with him.
Q: How is a normal day in your life?
A: After breakfast, I go to the chess club. And after lunch
as well. I also play some table tennis and I like reading and watching TV.
Q: You mean you dont go to the school?
A: Only sometimes.
Q: And what about your hobbies?
A: Besides chess and table tennis, nothing special. Just
some movies, like any other boy of my age.
Q: Whats your favourite dish?
A: Chicken with potatoes.
Q: Ponomariov, Volokitin, Karjakin - three very young
chess stars coming from Ukraine. Whats the secret?
A: We have a fantastic chess school, with very good chess
teachers and coaches.
Q: Who is your chess hero?
A: Nobody. I like all the champions, but nobody in
particular.
Q: When do you expect to be world champion?
A: At 16. |