This time I decided, that I will not just praise, even though I love Adrian very much and I regard him as a chess brother, father and teacher - all in one. But Adrian Mikhalchishin is also:

- a person, who thinks he's the most handsome and smartest there is, which is certainly (at least the first) not true

- a person, who thinks he's the most talented player of the 20th Century

- a person, who consequntially, thinks everydody else are just "patzers"

- a person, who has his personal opinion on every matter, and if for some reason he doesn't have one, he can produce it in a record time, so he gives the impression he knows everything about something for a long time,

- a person, who is, after every Slovenian standard, a pure "alcoholic"

- a person, who wishes to have every title there is and preferably all at once

- a person, who is always late and will definetely be late for his funeral as well and finally

- a person, who is so in love with himself, that he doesn't tolerate any criticism

Furthermore, his immense knowledge which he must acquire somehow. It's true he's extremely talented and has a great memory. All the data he acquires, just keeps storing somewhere in his sub-conscience and then emerges in more or less appropriate moments.

He's very kind and that has made him one of the most popular figures in the chess world. He's good acquaintance with almost everybody and knows almost everyboy personally. He used to play cards with Kasparov, he was a second to Karpov, a captain to Kramnik and Anand, he trained Judit and Leko. He used to train under Botvinnik, Smyslov was his mentor, he used to drink with Tal, he went to Petrosian's dacha, he also hung out with Spassky. He doesn't perosnally know only Fischer and maybe that's hwy the American became his secret idol...

He has a great sense of humour, which results in us laughing almost half of the time we spend together.

His complete honesty towards chess, which results in his desire to make chess and players improve constantly. His awkwardness, when he can't explain things that are crystal clear to him...

Adrian is undoubtedly one of the best coaches today, although that isn't so under the standard criteria for usual coaches. Adrian doesn't know anything about didactics or methodics. He doesn't have a clue about systemathics. He despises computer assistance. So, why? Mostly because he know everything about what he's talking about. And stands behind each and every word. And only great players can put into harmony every information, served here and there, by the way.

He also possesses many human qualities. He's a devoted and loving husband, a great and loyal friend - he interpretes friendship as something unconditional and complete. He speaks fluently about 10 languages. He has a very distinctive artistical spirit and completely understands conventional aesthetic norms. After looking at any modern painting, he can tell you instantly and unmistakably, if it's worth something or not.