Chess grandmaster Matthew D. Sadler is originally from England and was born on 15 May 1974. He is known for being one of the youngest British players to gain the Grandmaster title, which he achieved in 1997. He has won the British Chess Championship twice, first in 1995 and again in 1997.
Additionally, Sadler also achieved success on the international stage. In 1996, the English player came ahead of notable Grandmasters such as Viswanathan Anand and Anatoly Karpov in the prestigious Groningen tournament. In 2000, he retired from full-time chess to focus on his work in IT, but continued to play in tournaments occasionally.
Sadler made a significant return to chess in 2010. His performance in the Oslo International Chess Festival and continued success in 2011 tournaments raised his world ranking to 84 and national ranking to five. Although he doesn't play full time, Sadler is still considered one of the strongest English players.
Aside from being a chess player, Matthew Sadler is also an author. He has written several chess books, including 'Queen's Gambit Declined' and 'Chess For Life'. 'Chess For Life' focuses on strategies used by older players. He is known for his analytical abilities, often attributing his chess success to his skills in this area.
On top of writing, Sadler also dedicates his time to reviewing new chess books and software. His reviews are highly valued in the chess community. His professional and chess careers continue to coexist as he balances work, his love of chess, writing, and reviewing.