Comments on: Nigel Short is a Complete Loser

By: David

David — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:24:33 +0000

i believe he did the right thing. apparently he (Short) had made a comment or two sometime prior to the 2008 tournament that the Bulgarian camp did not like. so instead of being fair about freedom of expression etc., they decided to punish him in a calculated and disrespectful way. well done Nigel!! and the so called quote above regarding Nigel being emotionally shaken by it all cant be correct. check the interviews! Nigel is cool, calm, respectful and even humorous…..quite the British response we have come to respect and appreciate the world over. keep up the good work Nigel!!

By: Chess Analysis

Chess Analysis — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:25:46 +0000

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By: James Yates

James Yates — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:22:59 +0000

As an update, after issuing a formal apology Cheparinov and Short did indeed meet to play out their game, with Short winning it. With a handshake even.

Here’s a quote from someone talking with Nigel after the incident the night before:

“The English grandmaster was still shaking as he sipped his glass of red wine. It was clear that the refusal by his opponent to accept his handshake had had a deeply disruptive effect on his emotional balance.”

Jeez. Grab your blankie and turn in for the night Nigel :)

By: Rich Hutnik

Rich Hutnik — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:28:49 +0000

I will say that action was likely the most exciting part of the chess match. Sure, it was arguably nitpicking. But at least it was newsworthy, and gives you something to get fired up about. It is something that, AT LEAST, people who don’t know chess can relate to.