Chess Story(1st Edition)

Authors:

Stefan Zweig ,Joel Rotenberg ,Peter Gay

Type:Hardcover/ PaperBack / Loose Leaf
Condition: Used/New

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ISBN: 1590171691, 978-1590171691

Book publisher: NYRB Classics

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Book Price $0 : Chess Story, Also Known As The Royal Game, Is The Austrian Master Stefan Zweig's Final Achievement, Completed In Brazilian Exile And Sent Off To His American Publisher Only Days Before His Suicide In 1942. It Is The Only Story In Which Zweig Looks At Nazism, And He Does So With Characteristic Emphasis On The Psychological.Travelers By Ship From New York To Buenos Aires Find That On Board With Them Is The World Champion Of Chess, An Arrogant And Unfriendly Man. They Come Together To Try Their Skills Against Him And Are Soundly Defeated. Then A Mysterious Passenger Steps Forward To Advise Them And Their Fortunes Change. How He Came To Possess His Extraordinary Grasp Of The Game Of Chess And At What Cost Lie At The Heart Of Zweig's Story.This New Translation Of Chess Story Brings Out The Work's Unusual Mixture Of High Suspense And Poignant Reflection.

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Iris Fuller
4.0
I found this chess book because my professor told us to get it and it was free so I figured why not? Got the book like two days ago and opened it up right away. The paper feels decent and the print is easy on the eyes, which is nice because my last book hurt my eyes. Chapter 5—it's all about the endgame strategies—really snagged my attention. I’d struggled for weeks trying to figure out how to actually finish my matches instead of just going back and forth. This part broke it down in a way that somehow feels less intimidating and honestly kinda fun. When it showed how to use pawn promotion and piece exchanges smartly, I had one of those "ohhh!" moments where it all clicked. Tried using some ideas during my last practice game and actually felt more confident closing the play. Still, some of the text layouts bounced a bit; could be easier to glance at certain examples. But overall, having this chapter right at my fingertips is a lifesaver. Considering it was free, it’s hard to complain, and I’d say if you wanna sharpen your finish moves, this chapter in particular is worth a look. Would recommend it to anyone struggling with wrapping up games and not just playing in circles.
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Eleanor Sanders
4.0
Grabbed this chess book for my Emporia State University course and it works fine so far. got it free which is awesome and the pages feel solid, not cheap or flimsy. haven’t dug deep yet but it’s making some stuff easier to get which is cool!