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Nigel David Short MBE (born 1 June 1965) is an English chess grandmaster, columnist, coach and commentator who has been the FIDE Director for Chess Development since September 2022. Short earned the title of grandmaster at the age of 19 and was ranked third in the world by FIDE from July 1988 to July 1989.
Nigel Short is one of the best English chess players in history, who qualified to challenge Garry Kasparov for the world title in 1993. Learn about his early life, career, best games, and legacy on Chess.com.
Jun 17, 2020 · Today, Nigel Short is perhaps best known as the vice president of FIDE and an active player (He's won tournaments on each continent besides Antarctica.) and chess promoter who is never shy to share his opinion on Twitter.
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6 days ago · Here is a list of some of Nigel Short’s most iconic and memorable chess matches: Nigel Short vs. Anatoly Karpov (Linares, 1992): This match saw Short defeating the former World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov, a significant victory that showcased his skill and resilience against a renowned opponent.
Jul 28, 2023 · A three-time winner of the British Championship, Nigel has been a prolific writer and commentator on chess, and in 2022 he became FIDE Director for Chess Development. His 2021 book Winning was Chess.com’s Book of the Year, and was Highly Commended by the ECF.
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Nigel David Short is an English chess grandmaster, columnist, coach and commentator who has been the FIDE Director for Chess Development since September 2022. Short earned the title of grandmaster at the age of 19 and was ranked third in the world by FIDE from July 1988 to July 1989.
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