Nigel Short to compete in a chess tournament in Antarctica
According to The Guardian Sport, Nigel Short, a 61-year-old former world title challenger, will head to the Antarctic for his next tournament where he will face representatives from five other continents in an event rated by FIDE, as he attempts to become the first chess player to win tournaments on seven continents.
Key facts
- 01Nigel Short is 61 and a former world title challenger.
- 02He will head to the Antarctic for his next tournament.
- 03The competition will include representatives from five other continents.
- 04The event is rated by FIDE.
- 05He aims to become the first chess player to win tournaments on seven continents.
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