23 Quotes by Nigel Short

I know that with perfect play, God versus God, Fritz versus Fritz, chess is a draw...

If your opponent offers you a draw, try to work out why he thinks he’s worse off.

I cannot claim to thoroughly enjoy coaching, because it is very hard work if you are even moderately conscientious. Nevertheless it does provide a degree of satisfaction – not to mention a steady income, which is why I do it occasionally.

Surely, serious problems can’t be solved just by talking about them.

Of course I’m not a racist, but I’m certainly right wing, there’s no question about that.