Who is Nigel Short?
Q: Who is Nigel Short?
A: Nigel Short is a British chess player who is often regarded as the strongest English chess player of the 20th century.
Q: When did Nigel Short become a Grandmaster?
A: Nigel Short became a Grandmaster at the age of 19.
Q: Who did Nigel Short challenge for the World Chess Championship in London in 1993?
A: Nigel Short challenged Garry Kasparov for the World Chess Championship in London in 1993.
Q: Was Nigel Short successful in the World Candidates matches of 1992?
A: Yes, Nigel Short was successful in the World Candidates matches of 1992. He beat world-class players Boris Gelfand, Anatoly Karpov and Jan Timman to reach the final.
Q: Who did Nigel Short lose to in the World Championship match in London in 1993?
A: Nigel Short was decisively beaten by the reigning World Champion, Garry Kasparov, in the World Championship match in London in 1993.
Q: Why did the match between Nigel Short and Garry Kasparov cause controversy?
A: The match between Nigel Short and Garry Kasparov caused controversy because the two players broke away from FIDE, for reasons mostly to do with the prize money.
Q: How many times has Nigel Short played for England in Chess Olympiads, and European and World Team championships?
A: Nigel Short has played 21 times for England in Chess Olympiads, and European and World Team championships.
