About Nigel Davies
Born 1960. Nigel Davies is a British and Israeli chess player, chess coach, writer and coach.
Nigel Davies (born 31 July 1960) is an English chess Grandmaster, chess coach and writer.
Davies won the British (Under-21) Boys Championship in 1979 and the British Rapidplay Chess Championship in 1987.
In July 2015 Davies transferred his FIDE registration from England to Wales and became eligible to represent them internationally, he transferred back to England in 2022.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Nigel Davies?
British chess player
When was Nigel Davies born?
Nigel Davies was born on 31 July 1960 in Southport.
What is Nigel Davies's occupation?
Nigel Davies is a chess player, chess coach, writer and coach.
What nationality is Nigel Davies?
Nigel Davies is British and Israeli.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Nigel Davies (chess player)
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