出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/07 20:21 UTC 版)
Nigel David Short MBE (born 1 June 1965 in Leigh, Lancashire) is an English Grandmaster earning the title at the age of 19. Short is often regarded as the strongest English chess player of the 20th century as he was ranked third in the world, from January 1988 – July 1989 and in 1993, he challenged Garry Kasparov for the World Chess Championship, in London. Currently the oldest player in the world top 100, Short is also a chess columnist, coach and commentator.