Nigel Short

Nigel David Short (born June 1, 1965) is an English grandmaster (1984) and Classical World Chess Championship challenger. He is a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).

At the age of 12 he took part in the British Men's Championship (the youngest participant in the history of championships). Appeared in 3 Cadet World Championships (1977-1979; best result in 1979 was 1st-2nd) and 4 Junior World Championships (1980-1983; best result in 1980 was 2nd). He was British Champion (1984, 1987 and 1998). As part of the England team he participated in 12 World Olympics (1984-2006). He has been taking part in World Championship competitions since 1984. In Dortmund, 1980.

Member of Mikhail Chigorin's symbolic club of world champion winners since December 1986.

In 2018 he ran for FIDE President.