The former world title challenger, 61, will take on representatives from five other continents in a tournament rated by the global chess body Fide Nigel Short, the 1993 world title challenger, will head to the Antarctic for his next tournament as the 61-year-old, formerly of Bolton but resident f...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/18/chess-nigel-short-to-play-at-south-pole-in-event-criticised-over-climate-impact)