ChessBase just published a very interesting interview with GM Nigel Short, Britain’s new #1.
What does it feel like to be Britain’s number one again? Do you feel bad for Mickey Adams?
I must say that I am delighted to be the British number one again. It means much to me than my Elo. I shall enjoy it while it lasts. Do I feel bad for Mickey? In a word “no”.
People said you were too old for it – do you feel your age?
People keep going on about my age, but this only a question of perspective. If I were the British Prime Minister, I would be described as “youthful” – perhaps not quite in the category as William Pitt the Younger, but young and vigorous nevertheless. Just because I am a chessplayer everyone thinks I am a dinosaur.
Here is the full interview.
I still like Adams better.
“Just because I am a chessplayer everyone thinks I am a dinosaur.”
Not really Nige, just a long-faced jerk.
this is my personal opinion: in life empathie is valuable more than being a good chess player, short should feel sorry for adams.
as in chess, in life you should try to search and learn the essentials, and empathie is one of them.
the essentials of life lead to more happiness and a richness of life.
one should study the ideas of people like dalai lama or others. as i mentioned before, for example: because judit (and also all the members of the polgar family, i visited also the site of sofia and have seen the family photos) pays more attention to her family than to chess makes her (and them) very simpatico.
Who has asked you about your preferences? Well, I did not. But thank you, now I am a bit better informed about the real important issues in the world.
okay
to the anon 5:23
your disrespectful comment is an offence or affront against me. so either you apologize for, or i will never ever write a comment on susans blog again.
if her blog is for people coming together and enjoy chess, the people should discuss with respect, or else the people will avoid her blog, as i will do.
so its your turn.
Cmon whos gunna win Vishy or Topy? cast ya votes!! hehe
This guy is such a stupendous braggart! Short is an idiot and an arrogant buffoon!