Chris Ward

Chris Ward, born in 1968,
is an English chess grandmaster, coach, author and commentator.
He won the British Championship in 1996 and earned the grandmaster title that same year.
Ward reached his peak rating of 2531 in July 2003.
He is regarded as a leading expert on the Sicilian Dragon and has published numerous chess books,
including the acclaimed works Winning with the Dragon and Winning with the Sicilian Dragon 2.
He has also written books on openings, endgames and chess tactics.
For ChessBase, Ward produced the three-part training course series
Sicilian Dragon: The Real Deal! and has presented the article series The Monthly Dragon since 2025,
examining current developments in the opening.
As a coach, Ward has worked with numerous junior players and teams in the United Kingdom and beyond.
He also remains active as a commentator, including at the 2025 London ChessFest.
Outside chess, Ward is an enthusiastic salsa dancer and teacher.