Nigel Short books in order
English chess player and writer
- Born
- 1965
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 5
Nigel Short has published 5 books, beginning with Chess Skills (1989). The best-known is Chess Basics (1994). The latest is Winning (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Nigel Short
Start here
Chess Basics
Nigel Short's most-read book.
Newest
Winning
Published 2021.
Other books in order
Chess Skills (1989)
Learn Chess with Nigel Short (1993)
Nigel Short on Chess (1993)
Chess Basics (1994)
Winning (2021)
About Nigel Short
Nigel David Short is an English chess grandmaster, columnist, coach and commentator who has been the FIDE Director for Chess Development since September 2022. Short earned the title of grandmaster at the age of 19 and was ranked third in the world by FIDE from July 1988 to July 1989. In 1993, he became the first English player to play a World Chess Championship match, when he qualified to play Garry Kasparov in the PCA world championship in London, where Kasparov won 12½ to 7½.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nigel Short FAQ
- How many books has Nigel Short written?
- Nigel Short has published 5 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nigel Short's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Chess Basics.
- What is Nigel Short's latest book?
- Winning (2021).
- What is Nigel Short's most famous book?
- Chess Basics (1994) is Nigel Short's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.