Master Pieces look in detail at some of the most influential sets, spanning 1,000 years of design from five continents, and tells the story of the development of one of the greatest games on Earth.' (from the back cover)ĩ. 'From the earliest carved sets, chess piece design has captured the essence of wars and revolution, peace and religion, technology, art and sport and has mirrored civilization's development across the globe. 'Master Pieces: The Architecture of Chess' by Gareth John Williams There is a rich selection of forgotten games, and many items include contributions from the author's correspondents worldwide.' (from the Product Description)Ĩ. As with Edward Winter's previous volumes this work (from a new publisher) features in-depth research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, biographical notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations. 'Chess has developed such a large body of myth and folklore that sorting fact from fiction is not easy. 'Chess Facts And Fables' by Edward Winter In pursuit of interviews she slid down an icy hill in Hastings to catch a Chinese women's world champion, chased Garry Kasparov around London, and roamed the Russian steppe with Kalmyk Buddhists.' (from the Book Description)ħ.
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British journalist Sarah Hurst was infected with chess fever at the age of 20 and spent seven years exploring the mysterious world of the amateur and professional player.
'Chess can be an obsession that takes over your life, whether you are a wood-pushing novice or a superstar grandmaster. 'Considered by many the most extraordinary phenomenon in the history of chess and perhaps the strongest player who ever played the game, Robert James "Bobby" Fischer is also, undeniably, one of the most controversial.' (from the back cover) 'Bobby Fischer: Profile of a Prodigy' by Frank Brady Created by a Hungarian nobleman, the machine-man known as The Turk traveled Europe and America, made the acquaintance of Benjamin Franklin, Catherine the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Edgar Allan Poe.' (from the Book Description)ĥ. 'The Turk: The Life and Times of the Famous Eighteenth-Century Chess-Playing Machine'This is the true account of the 18th-century mechanical man, powered by clockwork, dressed in a Turkish costume, and capable of playing chess. A mesmerizing narrative of brilliance and triumph, hubris and despair.' (from the front flap)Ĥ.
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records, the authors reconstruct the full and incredible saga, one far more poignant and layered than hitherto believed. 'Edmonds & Eidinow reexamine the story we recollect as the quintessential cold war clash between a lone American star and the Soviet chess machine - a machine that had delivered the world title to the Kremlin for decades. 'Bobby Fischer Goes to War' by David Edmonds & John Eidinow But what transforms a bunch of underprivileged children into the best chess players in the USA? Is it the school, the coach, hot-house tuition, or just sheer genius kids? Michael Weinreb was determined to find out.' (from 's Synopsis)ģ. Murrow has one of the most successful youth chess teams in history. 'An unconventional group of kids at an unconventional school located in the heart of the most unconventional city in America is making headlines, with a chess club. 'The Kings of New York' by Michael Weinreb 'How 32 Carved Pieces on a Board Illuminated Our Understanding of War, Art, Science and the Human Brain ? Why has one game, alone among the thousands of games invented and played throughout human history, not only survived but thrived within every culture it has touched? What is it about its thirty-two figurative pieces, moving about its sixty-four black and white squares according to very simple rules, that has captivated people for nearly 1,500 years?' (from the dust jacket)Ģ. 'The Immortal Game, A History of Chess' by David Shenk Here are a selection of books, all of them nonfiction, that delve into the role chess plays as a cultural icon.ġ. Most chess books require a chess set and board to get the most out of them. (March 2007) Bedtime reading, beach reading, hammock reading. Top 10 Chess Books to Read Without a Board (Nonfiction)īedtime reading, beach reading, hammock reading.
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