From world-renowned chess expert Bruce Pandolfini comes the perfect book for anyone who appreciates the game of chess–no matter what age or skill level. This fascinating compendium is filled with history, lore, trivia, quotes, and puzzles that celebrate the wonderful world of chess.
Inside you’ll find:
- Anecdotes and discussions about famous players and famous games
- Odd facts, trivia, and historical tidbits
- Brainteasers, puzzles, anagrams, word searches, jumbles, and crosswords
- Tips, tricks, and secrets from a wide range of chess experts
- Black and white line drawings, cartoons, and photos
- Quips, quotes, jokes, and songs from sources as diverse as Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Bob Dylan, Vladimir Nabokov, and Jose Capablanca, the third ever World Chess Champion
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