Sagar Shah is an International Master from India with two GM norms. He is an editor for the ChessBase news page and also contributes to ChessBase Magazine. His written work and analysis have received critical acclaim from readers around the globe, and he is adept at breaking down complex positions into easier ones with the help of simple, lucid explanations, but also believes in backing up his ideas with variations. Being self-trained, studying the classics helped him immensely in improving his understanding of the game, and also raised his level of play and results.