If you make a decision to fight for future of your own country you have to consider all the consequences.

I organize a chess festival in Hungary. I support chess in schools, and I have my own chess foundation. And I started writing books.

I wouldn't overestimate the importance of my popularity in the country and abroad but at the end of the day it's not as important because I believe that my presence here could make some difference and it could encourage people.

Chess helps you to concentrate, improve your logic. It teaches you to play by the rules and take responsibility for your actions, how to problem solve in an uncertain environment.

I learned that fighting on the chess board could also have an impact on the political climate in the country.

I may play some exhibition games so I don't want to quit the game of chess completely. I just decided and it's a firm decision not to play competitive chess anymore.