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Chess Opening Names - Volume 1

by Nathan Rose ...

Narrated by Nathan Rose ...

Unabridged

4 hours 53 min

The people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You probably know the names already: the Sicilian Defense, the Ruy Lopez, the French Defense, the Caro-Kann, the Benoni, the London System, the Scandinavian Defense and so on.But most chess players don't know WHY the openings are called what they are. The tales are ... Read more

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The people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You probably know the names already: the Sicilian Defense, the Ruy Lopez, the French Defense, the Caro-Kann, the Benoni, the London System, the Scandinavian Defense and so on.But most chess players don't know WHY the openings are called what they are. The tales are
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Chess Opening Names - Volume 2

by Nathan Rose ...

Narrated by Nathan Rose ...

Unabridged

5 hours 52 min

Even more of the people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You may know the names already: the Italian Game, the Cambridge Springs Defense, the Smith-Morra Gambit, the Max Lange Attack, the Colle System, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, the Paulsen Variation, the Damiano Defense, and so on.But most chess players don't ... Read more

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Even more of the people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You may know the names already: the Italian Game, the Cambridge Springs Defense, the Smith-Morra Gambit, the Max Lange Attack, the Colle System, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, the Paulsen Variation, the Damiano Defense, and so on.But most chess players don't
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Knowing The Rules Of Chess From The Masters

by Jastiece Morals ...

Narrated by John Macdonald ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

Selected 13 gameplay of Chess of Grand Masters. If you are a Chess lover you are in a right place, this book is a perfect book for you. ... Read more

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Selected 13 gameplay of Chess of Grand Masters. If you are a Chess lover you are in a right place, this book is a perfect book for you.
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Rebel Queen

The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster

by Susan Polgar ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

12 hours 49 min

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess
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Finding Genius: Chess - Life Lessons From the Board

by Richard Jacobs ...

Narrated by Newton Lusambili ...

Unabridged

16 min

Amidst an uncertain world in constant flux, it’s easy to see the value of the chess player’s special skills: thinking ahead, taking preparatory moves, maintaining deep concentration, thinking outside themselves, and staying goal-oriented.These skills are not easily acquired; they require consistent effort, practice, mental discipline, and patience. However, these skills are essential for success ... Read more

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Amidst an uncertain world in constant flux, it’s easy to see the value of the chess player’s special skills: thinking ahead, taking preparatory moves, maintaining deep concentration, thinking outside themselves, and staying goal-oriented.These skills are not easily acquired; they require consistent effort, practice, mental discipline, and patience. However, these skills are essential for success
... Read more
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A Knight Without a Castle

A Story of Resilience and Hope

by Robert Katende ...

Narrated by Albert Mensah ...

Unabridged

6 hours 40 min

Robert Katende, named an African Ambassador to the Obama Foundation and voted the most influential man in Uganda by New Hope Newspaper.Once too poor to afford the rat poison with which he planned to take his own life, Robert’s legacy tells an astonishing true story of resilience and hope. His work was made famous in the Disney movie Queen of Katwe, a biographical drama about a 13-year-old girl who ... Read more

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Robert Katende, named an African Ambassador to the Obama Foundation and voted the most influential man in Uganda by New Hope Newspaper.Once too poor to afford the rat poison with which he planned to take his own life, Robert’s legacy tells an astonishing true story of resilience and hope. His work was made famous in the Disney movie Queen of Katwe, a biographical drama about a 13-year-old girl who
... Read more
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Schachnovelle

by Stefan Zweig, Stefan Zweig ...

Narrated by Reiner Unglaub ...

Unabridged

2 hours 21 min

Ein Meisterwerk der Literatur - dramatisch, fesselnd und spannend!An Bord eines Passagierdampfers auf dem Weg nach Buenos Aires trifft der Ich-Erzähler, ein österreichischer Emigrant, auf den Schachweltmeister Mirko Czentovic. Dann taucht auch der mysteriöse Dr. B. auf: Von den Nazis in Einzelhaft gesperrt, war seine einzige Ablenkung ein Buch mit Schachzügen, die er auswendig lernte. Doch das ... Read more

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Ein Meisterwerk der Literatur - dramatisch, fesselnd und spannend!An Bord eines Passagierdampfers auf dem Weg nach Buenos Aires trifft der Ich-Erzähler, ein österreichischer Emigrant, auf den Schachweltmeister Mirko Czentovic. Dann taucht auch der mysteriöse Dr. B. auf: Von den Nazis in Einzelhaft gesperrt, war seine einzige Ablenkung ein Buch mit Schachzügen, die er auswendig lernte. Doch das
... Read more
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Шахматы. Для тех, кто хочет все успеть

by Коллектив авторов ...

Narrated by Петр Каледин ...

Series series Энциклопедия быстрых знаний
Unabridged

3 hours 17 min

Игра дипломатов, королей и императоров завоевала весь мир! 64 клетки, 32 фигуры, два игрока — и миллиарды возможных партий. История шахмат — это история выдающихся умов и ярких побед, гениальных тактических приемов, хитроумных ловушек, интриг и тонкой психологической борьбы. Эта книга научит вас планировать партию, выстраивать тактику и анализировать ходы великих шахматистов. Вы разберетесь в ... Read more

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Игра дипломатов, королей и императоров завоевала весь мир! 64 клетки, 32 фигуры, два игрока — и миллиарды возможных партий. История шахмат — это история выдающихся умов и ярких побед, гениальных тактических приемов, хитроумных ловушек, интриг и тонкой психологической борьбы. Эта книга научит вас планировать партию, выстраивать тактику и анализировать ходы великих шахматистов. Вы разберетесь в
... Read more
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One Move at a Time

How to Play and Win at Chess and Life

by Orrin C. Hudson, Made for Success ...

Narrated by Gary J. Chambers ...

Series series The Made for Success Series
Unabridged

3 hours 59 min

Learn to play chess the fun and easy way while you learn what it takes to be successful in life. One Move at a Time reveals twenty proven ways to succeed at the game of kings—or at anything else you desire. It uses kid- and teen-friendly language to teach you fun, simple ways to memorize how the game is set up and how the pieces move; the "smart start" that gains you a quick advantage from your ... Read more

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Learn to play chess the fun and easy way while you learn what it takes to be successful in life. One Move at a Time reveals twenty proven ways to succeed at the game of kings—or at anything else you desire. It uses kid- and teen-friendly language to teach you fun, simple ways to memorize how the game is set up and how the pieces move; the "smart start" that gains you a quick advantage from your
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Der var engang en krig

by Morteza Seighali ...

Narrated by Erik Kempf ...

Unabridged

43 min

”’Nu sætter jeg springeren der,og hvis han ikke trækker sin konge,åbner jeg for min løbermed næste træk.Så skak, og skakmat.’Lasse siger det for sig selv, mens han retter på sine briller med den ene hånd og tager den hvide brik med den anden.Han ser igen på skakbrættet og venter spændt på sin modstander.”Lasse er ked af, at hans far og mor er gået fra hinanden. Derfor er han heller ikke glad, da ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

”’Nu sætter jeg springeren der,og hvis han ikke trækker sin konge,åbner jeg for min løbermed næste træk.Så skak, og skakmat.’Lasse siger det for sig selv, mens han retter på sine briller med den ene hånd og tager den hvide brik med den anden.Han ser igen på skakbrættet og venter spændt på sin modstander.”Lasse er ked af, at hans far og mor er gået fra hinanden. Derfor er han heller ikke glad, da
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Audiobook

Game Of Go

by Li Wei ...

Narrated by Ross Pipkin ...

Unabridged

34 min

The game of go has been played for thousands upon thousands of years, in fact it is one of the oldest board games in the world. This audio book describes the history of go and how you too can enjoy this phenomenal board game! Covering everything from the rules of go to popular strategies you too will be a go expert in no time! ... Read more

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The game of go has been played for thousands upon thousands of years, in fact it is one of the oldest board games in the world. This audio book describes the history of go and how you too can enjoy this phenomenal board game! Covering everything from the rules of go to popular strategies you too will be a go expert in no time!
... Read more
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Chess: The 1,500-Year-Old Game of Kings, War, and Genius

by Victor Langley ...

Narrated by Victor Langley ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

Explore the evolution of human conflict and intellectual strategy through history's ultimate board game of psychology. Perfect for an immersive commute or a quiet evening of deep focus, this dramatic narrative journeys from the ancient courts of India to modern digital arenas. It transforms sixty-four squares into a living, high-stakes theater of empire, technology, and imagination.Witness how ... Read more

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Explore the evolution of human conflict and intellectual strategy through history's ultimate board game of psychology. Perfect for an immersive commute or a quiet evening of deep focus, this dramatic narrative journeys from the ancient courts of India to modern digital arenas. It transforms sixty-four squares into a living, high-stakes theater of empire, technology, and imagination.Witness how
... Read more
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Chess Exercises for Beginners:

Tactics, Strategies, and Puzzles to Improve Your Game (Master Openings, Middlegame, and Endgame with Fun and Practical Exercises)

by Jonathan K. Hari ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Chess Exercises for BeginnersTactics, Strategies, and Puzzles to Improve Your GameChess is more than just a game—it's a battle of intellect, strategy, and foresight. Whether you're a complete novice or someone looking to sharpen your skills, this book provides the essential exercises to elevate your game.Every great chess player, from grandmasters to ... Read more

$17.82 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Chess Exercises for BeginnersTactics, Strategies, and Puzzles to Improve Your GameChess is more than just a game—it's a battle of intellect, strategy, and foresight. Whether you're a complete novice or someone looking to sharpen your skills, this book provides the essential exercises to elevate your game.Every great chess player, from grandmasters to
... Read more
Audiobook

The Inner Game

by Dominic Lawson ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

25 min

The 1993 World Chess Championship was one of the most eagerly anticipated clashes in the game's rich history.On one side was Garri Kasparov, the greatest in a long line of Russian World Champions and a player whose remorseless aggression both in play and in person seemed to terrify his opponents.Across the board was Nigel Short, a bespectacled, guitar-playing twenty-eight-year-old Lancastrian who ... Read more

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The 1993 World Chess Championship was one of the most eagerly anticipated clashes in the game's rich history.On one side was Garri Kasparov, the greatest in a long line of Russian World Champions and a player whose remorseless aggression both in play and in person seemed to terrify his opponents.Across the board was Nigel Short, a bespectacled, guitar-playing twenty-eight-year-old Lancastrian who
... Read more
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Dronning til h6 – Skakhistoriens dramaer fra krig til kunstig intelligens

by Morten Runge ...

Narrated by Morten Runge ...

Unabridged

4 hours 4 min

”Dronning til h6” handler om nogle af de mest medrivende skakpartier, der er blevet spillet gennem tiden. Historierne begynder med en spiller, et parti eller et træk, men ender med at handle om alt fra snyd, krig, køn og storpolitik til kunstig intelligens og revolutioner. Vi møder skakhistoriens hovedpersoner – bl.a. Garri Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen og Vera Menchik – når de bliver centrum for ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

”Dronning til h6” handler om nogle af de mest medrivende skakpartier, der er blevet spillet gennem tiden. Historierne begynder med en spiller, et parti eller et træk, men ender med at handle om alt fra snyd, krig, køn og storpolitik til kunstig intelligens og revolutioner. Vi møder skakhistoriens hovedpersoner – bl.a. Garri Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen og Vera Menchik – når de bliver centrum for
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The Chess Revolution

Understanding the Power of an Ancient Game in the Digital Age

by Peter Doggers ...

Narrated by George Weightman ...

Unabridged

12 hours 25 min

'Chess is a staggering invention, if indeed it was invented. Maybe it just evolved. It is still evolving, now faster than ever, and Peter Doggers has traced and tracked its never-ending development with wit, vigour and insight. Nothing artificial about his intelligence' - Sir Tim RiceDespite being 1,500 years old, chess has never been more relevant tha****n it is today. But how did it become the ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

'Chess is a staggering invention, if indeed it was invented. Maybe it just evolved. It is still evolving, now faster than ever, and Peter Doggers has traced and tracked its never-ending development with wit, vigour and insight. Nothing artificial about his intelligence' - Sir Tim RiceDespite being 1,500 years old, chess has never been more relevant tha****n it is today. But how did it become the
... Read more
Audiobook

På stribe - din seriemorderpodcast (Alexander Pichushkin)

by Christoffer Greenfort, Andreas Illum ...

Narrated by Christoffer Greenfort, Andreas Illum ...

Series Audiobook 23 - På Stribe - din seriemorderpodcast
Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

Alexander Pichushkin var fra den lavere arbejderklasse. Han voksede op i en betonghetto ved Bitsa Park i Moskva uden udsigt til at komme videre derfra. Men han ville mere end det. Han ville være den bedste til noget. Skak bragte ham ikke langt nok, hvorfor han fik nye interesser: Vodka, porno og Tjikatilo - en kombination, der ikke kan ende godt... Lyt med når vi fortæller om den morderiske ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Alexander Pichushkin var fra den lavere arbejderklasse. Han voksede op i en betonghetto ved Bitsa Park i Moskva uden udsigt til at komme videre derfra. Men han ville mere end det. Han ville være den bedste til noget. Skak bragte ham ikke langt nok, hvorfor han fik nye interesser: Vodka, porno og Tjikatilo - en kombination, der ikke kan ende godt... Lyt med når vi fortæller om den morderiske
... Read more
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How a King Plays

64 Chess Tips from a Kid Champion

by Oliver Boydell ...

Narrated by Oliver Boydell ...

Unabridged

1 hour 32 min

For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills.Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays.At only 11 ... Read more

$15.00 CAD

For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills.Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays.At only 11
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The Moves that Matter

A Chess Grandmaster on the Game of Life

by Jonathan Rowson ...

Narrated by Jonathan Rowson ...

Unabridged

10 hours 20 min

Bloomsbury presents The Moves that Matter written and read by Jonathan Rowson.'A powerfully unconventional and mind-expanding book ... A generous, nuanced and witty meditation on confronting the challenges life throws at us all' Oliver Burkeman, author of The AntidoteRefined and perfected throughout human history, chess has long been a touchstone for shrewd tacticians and master strategists. But ... Read more

$22.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents The Moves that Matter written and read by Jonathan Rowson.'A powerfully unconventional and mind-expanding book ... A generous, nuanced and witty meditation on confronting the challenges life throws at us all' Oliver Burkeman, author of The AntidoteRefined and perfected throughout human history, chess has long been a touchstone for shrewd tacticians and master strategists. But
... Read more
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Queen's Move

A Memoir

by Judit Polgár ...

Unabridged

13 hours

The extraordinary, inspiring, and enthralling life story of the legendary grandmaster Judit Polgár, the greatest female chess player of all timeJudit Polgár was born in communist Hungary in 1976. Her family lived modestly, but her father, László, had very unconventional, exceptional ideas about education. He believed genius could be cultivated in children. So, in the face of enormous opposition, ... Read more

$36.00 CAD

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The extraordinary, inspiring, and enthralling life story of the legendary grandmaster Judit Polgár, the greatest female chess player of all timeJudit Polgár was born in communist Hungary in 1976. Her family lived modestly, but her father, László, had very unconventional, exceptional ideas about education. He believed genius could be cultivated in children. So, in the face of enormous opposition,
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Chess Tactics & Move Prediction

Beginners Guide to Strategies and Basics Opening and Closing Tactics! Learn How to Visualize the Game and Predict Your Opponent’s Intentions!

by Magnus Fisher ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 15 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Master Chess with "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction"!♟️ New to chess and unsure how to use pawns, rooks, knights, and queens effectively? "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction" is your ultimate beginner's guide to improving your skills and understanding the game. Learn the Basics and Beyond: Unravel the mysteries of chess pros and grandmasters. This guide ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Master Chess with "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction"!♟️ New to chess and unsure how to use pawns, rooks, knights, and queens effectively? "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction" is your ultimate beginner's guide to improving your skills and understanding the game. Learn the Basics and Beyond: Unravel the mysteries of chess pros and grandmasters. This guide
... Read more
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Dark Squares

How Chess Saved My Life

by Danny Rensch ...

Narrated by Danny Rensch ...

Unabridged

11 hours 59 min

In this “heart-breaking, hilarious, ultimately transcendent” (Jeannette Walls) memoir, International Master and Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch describes his upbringing in an abusive cult – and how chess ended up saving his lifeBorn into the Church of Immortal Consciousness, Danny Rensch spent his childhood navigating the isolated confines of a cult. Despite psychological manipulation, physical ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

In this “heart-breaking, hilarious, ultimately transcendent” (Jeannette Walls) memoir, International Master and Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch describes his upbringing in an abusive cult – and how chess ended up saving his lifeBorn into the Church of Immortal Consciousness, Danny Rensch spent his childhood navigating the isolated confines of a cult. Despite psychological manipulation, physical
... Read more
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Россия на 64 клетках. История великих шахматных чемпионов

by Илья Васильев, Айнулова Эльмира, Аркадий Фатеев, Владимир Линдер ...

Narrated by Александр Слуцкий ...

Series series Шахматный клуб
Unabridged

9 hours 27 min

Книга создана «по мотивам» популярного документального сериала «Россия на 64 клетках. История чемпионов». Среди ее героев — А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов и другие знаменитые отечественные шахматисты. Эта аудиокнига – увлекательная история о выдающихся советских и российских шахматистах. Героями книги станут А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов, Я. Непомнящий и другие. Каждая ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Книга создана «по мотивам» популярного документального сериала «Россия на 64 клетках. История чемпионов». Среди ее героев — А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов и другие знаменитые отечественные шахматисты. Эта аудиокнига – увлекательная история о выдающихся советских и российских шахматистах. Героями книги станут А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов, Я. Непомнящий и другие. Каждая
... Read more
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Gambito de dama (Castellano)

by Walter Tevis ...

Narrated by Paula Iwasaki ...

Unabridged

9 hours 58 min

La serie de hoy. El libro del momento. El personaje de tu vida.El libro en el que se inspira la miniserie más vista de la historia de Netflix, ganadora del EMMY 2021 y del Globo de Oro 2021 a la mejor miniserie.«Walter Tevis ha recuperado el lugar que nunca debió perder [...] y ha provocado una insólita fiebre por el ajedrez. [...] Jaque mate.»Ismael Marinero, El Mundo«Un libro que releo cada ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

La serie de hoy. El libro del momento. El personaje de tu vida.El libro en el que se inspira la miniserie más vista de la historia de Netflix, ganadora del EMMY 2021 y del Globo de Oro 2021 a la mejor miniserie.«Walter Tevis ha recuperado el lugar que nunca debió perder [...] y ha provocado una insólita fiebre por el ajedrez. [...] Jaque mate.»Ismael Marinero, El Mundo«Un libro que releo cada
... Read more

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