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Nigel Short
Number of games in database: 2,117
Years covered: 1974 to 2009
Current FIDE rating: 2707
Highest rating achieved in database: 2712
Overall record: +705 -408 =868 (57.5%)*
   * Overall winning percentage = (wins+draws/2) / total games
      Based on games in the database; may be incomplete.
      136 exhibition games, odds games, etc. are excluded from this statistic.

MOST PLAYED OPENINGS
With the White pieces:
 Sicilian (477) 
    B90 B23 B33 B40 B81
 Ruy Lopez (181) 
    C92 C78 C84 C86 C80
 French Defense (120) 
    C11 C18 C10 C19 C02
 Caro-Kann (92) 
    B12 B10 B17 B11 B18
 Ruy Lopez, Closed (90) 
    C92 C84 C86 C93 C95
 Sicilian Najdorf (87) 
    B90 B92 B93 B91 B97
With the Black pieces:
 French Defense (161) 
    C05 C18 C11 C02 C07
 Ruy Lopez (115) 
    C92 C69 C89 C95 C77
 Queen's Gambit Declined (81) 
    D37 D35 D36 D31 D30
 Queen's Pawn Game (78) 
    E00 A46 D02 A40 A45
 Orthodox Defense (76) 
    D58 D55 D59 D54 D63
 Ruy Lopez, Closed (69) 
    C92 C89 C95 C91 C84
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NOTABLE GAMES: [what is this?]
   Short vs Timman, 1991 1-0
   Short vs R Miles, 1976 1-0
   Short vs Kasparov, 1993 1-0
   Short vs Kasparov, 1993 1/2-1/2
   Short vs Karpov, 1992 1-0
   Short vs Kasparov, 1993 1-0
   Short vs Gelfand, 1991 1-0
   Short vs I Cheparinov, 2008 1-0
   Short vs Stefansson, 2002 1-0
   Short vs B Kimber, 1975 1-0

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: [what is this?]
   Kasparov-Short World Championship Match (1993)
   FIDE World Championship Knockout Tournament (2004)

GAME COLLECTIONS: [what is this?]
   Brussels Blitz 1987 by KingG
   Rotterdam World Cup 1989 by suenteus po 147
   Belfort World Cup 1988 by suenteus po 147
   Skelleftea World Cup 1989 by suenteus po 147
   Tilburg Interpolis 1991 by suenteus po 147
   Tilburg Interpolis 1990 by suenteus po 147
   Tilburg Interpolis 1988 by suenteus po 147
   deniznba's collection-2 by deniznba
   WCC Index [Timman-Short 1993] by suenteus po 147
   Wijk aan Zee Hoogovens 1987 by suenteus po 147

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NIGEL SHORT
(born Jun-01-1965) United Kingdom

[what is this?]
Nigel David Short was a bona fide chess prodigy. He defeated Korchnoi in a simul at the age of 10. In 1977 at the age of 12 he became by far the youngest ever participant in the British Chess Championship. When Nigel was 14, he tied for 1st place in the British Championship.

He rose to dominate English chess in the late 80's, following in the wake of Anthony Miles. He defeated Anatoli Karpov and Jan Timman in Candidates' matches to earn the right to play Garry Kasparov in the Kasparov-Short World Championship Match (1993). The match was played under the auspices of the PCA (Professional Chess Association), outside of FIDE's jurisdiction. He lost to Kasparov 7.5 to 12.5.

In recent years, Short has taken first place in several major chess events, including the Hunguest Hotels Super Chess Tournament (2003), the Gibraltar Masters (2004), the Politiken Cup (2006), the European Union Individual Championships (2006), and the Bazna King's Tournament (2008).

He is currently residing in Greece.


 page 1 of 85; games 1-25 of 2,117  PGN Download
Game  ResultMoves Year Event/LocaleOpening
1. Short vs H Wright 1-030 1974 AthertonC30 King's Gambit Declined
2. Portisch vs Short  ½-½37 1975 Simultaneous exhibitionB30 Sicilian
3. Short vs I D Wells 1-032 1975 Morecambe jrD78 Neo-Grunfeld, 6.O-O c6
4. Short vs J Cox 1-021 1975 LondonB07 Pirc
5. Short vs B Kimber 1-017 1975 ENGC61 Ruy Lopez, Bird's Defense
6. Short vs P Fenton 1-040 1975 SCCU Junior Championships U-14C78 Ruy Lopez
7. S J Hooker vs Short 0-125 1975 Enfield OpenC18 French, Winawer
8. Hambrook vs Short 0-121 1976 ENGC17 French, Winawer, Advance
9. Short vs Hartston 0-119 1976 BBC TV Master GameA32 English, Symmetrical Variation
10. Short vs G Knapton 1-015 1976 Lancashire vs Durham County MatchC77 Ruy Lopez
11. Short vs M Macdonald Ross 1-027 1976 Charlton OpenC12 French, McCutcheon
12. Short vs Ferrand 1-022 1976 ManchesterD07 Queen's Gambit Declined, Chigorin Defense
13. Miles vs Short 1-038 1976 Charlton OpenA44 Old Benoni Defense
14. Short vs J Benjamin 1-044 1976 London txB41 Sicilian, Kan
15. Short vs R Miles 1-025 1976 LondonB07 Pirc
16. Korchnoi vs Short 0-147 1976 London smC05 French, Tarrasch
17. Short vs J Penrose 1-041 1977 ENGB40 Sicilian
18. Short vs M Fuller 1-020 1977 London, EnglandB30 Sicilian
19. Short vs Flear 1-020 1977 BrightonC77 Ruy Lopez
20. Short vs Karpov 0-159 1977 London smB21 Sicilian, 2.f4 and 2.d4
21. Cafferty vs Short  1-031 1977 BrightonA30 English, Symmetrical
22. Short vs A Sendur 1-032 1977 World Cadet ChampionshipB22 Sicilian, Alapin
23. Short vs N Littlewood 1-022 1977 ManchesterB06 Robatsch
24. Compx Chess 46 vs Short 0-111 1977 London m/7C32 King's Gambit Declined, Falkbeer Counter Gambit
25. Short vs A Reid  ½-½28 1978 Ayr British chC85 Ruy Lopez, Exchange Variation Doubly Deferred (DERLD)
 page 1 of 85; games 1-25 of 2,117  PGN Download
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Oct-30-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  whatthefat: <pugofcrydee>

Well that's true, if they're betting on the match result, rather than who will be champion.

Oct-31-09   MaxxLange: Sorry for my US politics derail, the other day, everyone. As <Ezzy> reminds us, we have a good place already for that kind of discussion, and it ain't here
Nov-02-09   JamTin: Nigel, I have just read the very in-depth interview with you in Chess magazine, November issue (which from the text I think was conducted whilst the Staunton tournament was underway - and having attended one day to spectate, I fully agree with your comments on the conditions).

I'd definitely buy the book you talk about possibly writing, an anthology of autobiographical episodes, rather than a full autobiography. It makes sense to me as a reader to concentrate on the things you think are interesting, and if it means we get a higher % of the real inimitable Nigel Short writing as opposed to ghostwriting, so much the better. [others please note, mention of ghostwriting isn't an attack on Nigel's integrity, he discusses the possibility of using one in the interview]

Nov-03-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  HeMateMe: I like Nigel's commenting on the Kasparov simul at Antwerp. Its a video file, they do a nice job of taking you into a simul. I with they had filmed on the three Polgar's doing a simul in (Las Vegas?)

The Melody Amber would also be a good place for video + commentating, looking at what is going wrong in the blindfold positons. Curiously, Kasparov never played Melody Amber. Blindfold chess freaked him out.

Nov-03-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  kellmano: <JamTin: Nigel, I have just read the very in-depth interview with you in Chess magazine, November issue (which from the text I think was conducted whilst the Staunton tournament was underway - and having attended one day to spectate, I fully agree with your comments on the conditions).>

I attended one day as a spectator as well. What did Nigel say about the conditions? I think I sat next to him in the bar area as he was being interviewed.

Sadly Chess has not been sold in the shops for years, so i never see it any more.

Nov-03-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  Nigel Short: <kellmano> I was very happy to play at the Staunton Memorial. Nevertheless the conditions for the spectators were less than ideal. If one does not wish to use electronic boards one should at least have demo-boards which are visible to the average person and operators who both know how to play chess and can refrain from scratching their testicles in public. Sadly this was not the case this year. Representations have been made and I am certain that there will be improvements next year.
Nov-04-09   Ezzy: <Nigel Short: ....operators who both know how to play chess and can refrain from scratching their testicles in public> Lol. 1 do think you should be focusing more on your chessgame Nigel.

Hope you enjoyed your trip to Argentina. A slightly below par result for David, but a wealth of experience gained.

Hopefully now you can return back home to your family, get some pizza + chips, sit in front of the computer, and all watch the TAL MEMORIAL!! :-)

Go on Nigel, 'stick your neck out' give us a prediction of your winner for the tournament.

I'm going for Kramnik. I still think he's got a lot of aces up his sleeve.

Nov-04-09   Jim Bartle: <Nigel Short: ....operators who both know how to play chess and can refrain from scratching their testicles in public>

I think I can accomplish one of those. Not sure which.

Nov-04-09   Ezzy: <Jim Bartle: I think I can accomplish one of those. Not sure which> Lol
Nov-04-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  kellmano: <Nigel Short: <kellmano> I was very happy to play at the Staunton Memorial. Nevertheless the conditions for the spectators were less than ideal. If one does not wish to use electronic boards one should at least have demo-boards which are visible to the average person and operators who both know how to play chess and can refrain from scratching their testicles in public. Sadly this was not the case this year. Representations have been made and I am certain that there will be improvements next year.>

I thought conditions were excellent for spectators. I was sat in the bar area with a friend when Howell played some amazing move against Soko and got to see your ecstatic reaction. Great to be able to mingle with the players as a fan.

Admittedly, a bottle of London Pride cost more than a fiver, but you can't have it all.

Nov-04-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  ray keene: re the staunton memorial-i am afraid there may not be a next year as the sponsor has announced his withdrawal after four years of excellent tournaments.
Nov-04-09   JamTin: That's a shame Ray.

<kellmano> Though Chess isn't generally distributed any more you can still get it on subscription or if you're in London from the Chess & Bridge centre on Euston Road.

Nigel's comments on the Staunton conditions were along the lines he has already expressed here. Lack of screens in the playing hall, lack of signposting of the event within the venue, lack of commentary room. I'd also add the playing hall was very cramped for spectactors, though as you say the bar area was good.

Nov-04-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  Nigel Short: I am very sorry to hear that, Ray. It was a very important event on the English chess calendar and good fun to participate in. As you well know, my comments about the demo-boards were a quibble.
Nov-05-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  ray keene: hi nigel-dont worry-he had withdrawn before you said anything about the demo boards-timman has assured me that the dutch players will try to persuade him to change his mind but so far good news is notable by its absence
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