“Chess is a game where all different sorts of people can come together,...” — Hikaru Nakamura Quote

“Chess is a game where all different sorts of people can come together, not a game in which people are divided because of their religion or country of origin.”

“In chess you try to do your best, but there are instances where you make mistakes or you try and take risks that you shouldn't. And I think losing games is a good thing, because you learn more from when you lose than when you win.”

“There aren't really any 'American' grandmasters that are higher rated than me.”

“And maybe some people do it too much, are too selfish and concentrated on chess. But I think that in all professions you can find a lot of people like that.”

“Chess is intellectual gymnastics.”

“People are governed with the head; kindness of heart is little use in chess.”