Winning by Nigel Short (hardcover)

This Winning by Nigel Short is an English-language hardcover chess book built around eight of Nigel Short’s most important tournament victories, with annotated games, commentary and short anecdotes that bring each result to life.

What this book covers

Rather than presenting theory in the abstract, Nigel Short focuses on the practical side of winning tournaments. He looks at eight top tournament wins and explains not only the moves on the board, but also the decisions, pressure and emotions behind them. The result is a book that works both as a collection of well-commented games and as a record of top-level competitive experience.

The game commentary helps you follow the thinking of a strong grandmaster, while the anecdotes keep the reading engaging without turning it into a dry variation manual. For readers who want to understand how tournament chess is actually won, it offers a useful blend of analysis and insight.

About the author

GM Nigel Short is the author of this book, bringing the perspective of a player who has spent years at the highest level of the game. That background gives the material added value for anyone studying practical chess and annotated games.

This title is a good fit for readers who prefer chess books based on real tournament play, practical analysis and the author’s own experience rather than abstract opening theory.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Author: Nigel Short
• Language: English
• Content: eight of Nigel Short’s top tournament wins
• Content type: annotated games with commentary and anecdotes
• Page count: 416
• Publication date: 30 June 2021
• ISBN: 978-1-78483-159-2