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“I cannot claim to thoroughly enjoy coaching, because it is very hard work if you are even moderately conscientious. Nevertheless it does provide a degree of satisfaction - not to mention a steady income, which is why I do it occasionally.”

Quote by Nigel Short

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Nigel Short, born on June 1, 1965, is a renowned chess grandmaster. He has achieved significant success in the world of chess, winning multiple world championship titles and excelling in various international chess competitions. more

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