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Checkmate

Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess

by Ben Mezrich ...

Narrated by Adam Verner ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face ... Read more

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**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face
... Read more
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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
... Read more
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How to Win at Chess:

Strategies and Tactics for Beginners to Advanced Players (Master Openings, Middlegame Planning, and Endgame Techniques)

by Weston Clark ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How to Win at ChessStrategies and Tactics for Beginners to Advanced PlayersChess is more than a game—it’s a battle of the mind, a test of patience, and a path to mastery. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book will provide you with the essential strategies, tactical techniques, and winning principles needed to ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How to Win at ChessStrategies and Tactics for Beginners to Advanced PlayersChess is more than a game—it’s a battle of the mind, a test of patience, and a path to mastery. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book will provide you with the essential strategies, tactical techniques, and winning principles needed to
... Read more
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Chess Queens

The True Story of a Chess Champion and the Greatest Female Players of All Time

by Jennifer Shahade ...

Narrated by Jennifer Shahade ...

Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

For fans of The Queen's Gambit**, this is the real life story of a female chess champion travelling the world to compete in a male-**dominated sport with the most famous players of all time.Jennifer Shahade, a two-time US women's chess champion, spent her teens and twenties travelling the world playing chess. Tournaments have taken her from Istanbul to Moscow, and introduced her to players from ... Read more

$24.99 USD

For fans of The Queen's Gambit**, this is the real life story of a female chess champion travelling the world to compete in a male-**dominated sport with the most famous players of all time.Jennifer Shahade, a two-time US women's chess champion, spent her teens and twenties travelling the world playing chess. Tournaments have taken her from Istanbul to Moscow, and introduced her to players from
... Read more
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Skak

by Cecilie Bogh ...

Narrated by Thomas Jacob Clausen ...

Unabridged

7 min

Har du prøvet at spille skak?I denne bog kan du høre noget om skak.Og du kan lære at spille skak på flere måder.Kender du bondeskak? Eller måske skomageråbningen?Du kan også høre om nogle af de største skakspillere. Den danske forfatter Cecilie Bogh er oprindeligt uddannet lærer, men har efterfølgende taget en master i børnelitteratur og arbejdet som forlagsredaktør med særligt fokus på de yngste ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Har du prøvet at spille skak?I denne bog kan du høre noget om skak.Og du kan lære at spille skak på flere måder.Kender du bondeskak? Eller måske skomageråbningen?Du kan også høre om nogle af de største skakspillere. Den danske forfatter Cecilie Bogh er oprindeligt uddannet lærer, men har efterfølgende taget en master i børnelitteratur og arbejdet som forlagsredaktør med særligt fokus på de yngste
... Read more
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Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game

A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess

by Oliver Stevens ...

Narrated by Oliver Stevens ...

Unabridged

3 hours 15 min

For anyone interested in learning the game of chess, "Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess" is an ideal place to start. With a straightforward, methodical approach, this extensive tutorial aims to demystify the game and make it approachable for novices. Starting with an introduction to the chessboard and the distinct moves ... Read more

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For anyone interested in learning the game of chess, "Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess" is an ideal place to start. With a straightforward, methodical approach, this extensive tutorial aims to demystify the game and make it approachable for novices. Starting with an introduction to the chessboard and the distinct moves
... Read more
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Online-Schach für Amateur- und Hobbyspieler

2. aktualisierte Auflage

by Stefan Breuer, Stefan Breuer ...

Narrated by Stefan Breuer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 28 min

Schach im Internet boomt! Millionen Amateur- und Hobbyspielern spielen Schach online rund um die Uhr, kämpfen in Turnieren um Sieg und Ranglistenpunkte. Auch Welt- und Großmeister nutzen immer mehr diese neue Form des Schachspielens. Stefan Breuer, selbst passionierter Amateurspieler und Arena Grandmaster (AGM), beleuchtet die verschiedenen Aspekte des Online-Schachs und spart auch Themen wie den ... Read more

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Schach im Internet boomt! Millionen Amateur- und Hobbyspielern spielen Schach online rund um die Uhr, kämpfen in Turnieren um Sieg und Ranglistenpunkte. Auch Welt- und Großmeister nutzen immer mehr diese neue Form des Schachspielens. Stefan Breuer, selbst passionierter Amateurspieler und Arena Grandmaster (AGM), beleuchtet die verschiedenen Aspekte des Online-Schachs und spart auch Themen wie den
... Read more
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Mind's Gambit, The

Chess, Madness, and the Battle for the Mind

by Mourad Bouajaja ...

Narrated by Mourad Bouajaja ...

Unabridged

4 hours 52 min

The Mind's Gambit is a sociologist's unflinching look at what competitive chess does to the people who play it. Drawing on more than two decades in child protection and mental health - and a lifetime at the board, from a coffee house in Tunisia to the stone tables of Manhattan - Mourad Bouajaja examines the human cost behind the sixty-four squares: the tyranny of the rating number, the myth of the ... Read more

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The Mind's Gambit is a sociologist's unflinching look at what competitive chess does to the people who play it. Drawing on more than two decades in child protection and mental health - and a lifetime at the board, from a coffee house in Tunisia to the stone tables of Manhattan - Mourad Bouajaja examines the human cost behind the sixty-four squares: the tyranny of the rating number, the myth of the
... Read more
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Endgame

Bobby Fischer’s Remarkable Rise and Fall—from America’s Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness

by Frank Brady ...

Narrated by Ray Porter ...

Unabridged

13 hours 30 min

From Frank Brady, who wrote one of the bestselling books on Bobby Fischer of all time and who was himself a friend of Fischer’s, comes an impressively researched biography that for the first time completely captures the remarkable arc of Bobby Fischer’s life. When Bobby Fischer passed away in January 2008, he left behind a confounding legacy. Everyone knew the basics of his life—he began as a ... Read more

$22.99 USD

From Frank Brady, who wrote one of the bestselling books on Bobby Fischer of all time and who was himself a friend of Fischer’s, comes an impressively researched biography that for the first time completely captures the remarkable arc of Bobby Fischer’s life. When Bobby Fischer passed away in January 2008, he left behind a confounding legacy. Everyone knew the basics of his life—he began as a
... Read more
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Brief History of Chess, A: The Game of Kings and Strategy

by Adrian Kowalski ...

Narrated by Adrian Kowalski ...

Unabridged

1 hour 49 min

Trace the gripping history of humanity’s ultimate intellectual battleground, from ancient strategy to modern AI warfare. Whether you need an engaging companion for your daily commute or a deep-focus escape, this cultural journey delivers. Witness how a quiet pastime shaped empires, mirrored social hierarchies, and transformed global politics.Immerse yourself in the highly competitive minds of ... Read more

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Trace the gripping history of humanity’s ultimate intellectual battleground, from ancient strategy to modern AI warfare. Whether you need an engaging companion for your daily commute or a deep-focus escape, this cultural journey delivers. Witness how a quiet pastime shaped empires, mirrored social hierarchies, and transformed global politics.Immerse yourself in the highly competitive minds of
... Read more
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History of Chess, The: The Dramatic Rise of the World’s Most Popular Board Game

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Steve Knupp ...

Unabridged

1 hour 26 min

On the afternoon of May 11, 1997, in a television studio on the 34th floor of a building in midtown Manhattan, one of the strongest chess players in history sat down to play the sixth and final game of a match he had expected to win. Garry Kasparov was 34 and had held the world championship for 12 years, making his name a synonym for the human mind operating at the absolute edge of its power. ... Read more

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On the afternoon of May 11, 1997, in a television studio on the 34th floor of a building in midtown Manhattan, one of the strongest chess players in history sat down to play the sixth and final game of a match he had expected to win. Garry Kasparov was 34 and had held the world championship for 12 years, making his name a synonym for the human mind operating at the absolute edge of its power.
... 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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Searching for Bobby Fischer

The Father of a Prodigy Observes the World of Chess

by Fred Waitzkin ...

Narrated by Lloyd James ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

Fred Waitzkin became smitten with chess during the historic Fischer-Spassky championship in 1972. When Fischer disappeared from public view, Waitzkin’s interest waned—until his own son, Josh, emerged as a chess prodigy.Searching for Bobby Fischer is the story of Fred Waitzkin and his son, from the moment six-year-old Josh first sits down at a chessboard until he competes for the national ... Read more

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Fred Waitzkin became smitten with chess during the historic Fischer-Spassky championship in 1972. When Fischer disappeared from public view, Waitzkin’s interest waned—until his own son, Josh, emerged as a chess prodigy.Searching for Bobby Fischer is the story of Fred Waitzkin and his son, from the moment six-year-old Josh first sits down at a chessboard until he competes for the national
... 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

$13.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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

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”’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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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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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

$21.99 USD

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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Thinking Sideways

How to Think Like a Chess Player and Win at Life

by Jennifer Shahade ...

Narrated by Jennifer Shahade ...

Unabridged

6 hours 50 min

Essential life lessons from the world of chess—from making smarter choices to building focus and confidence—from a former U.S. champion.Chess is the art of the possible—after all, there are more possible chess moves than atoms in the universe.Chess players are experts in considering their options, allowing them to seize an opportunity, idea, or move that no one else saw. Two-time U.S. chess ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Essential life lessons from the world of chess—from making smarter choices to building focus and confidence—from a former U.S. champion.Chess is the art of the possible—after all, there are more possible chess moves than atoms in the universe.Chess players are experts in considering their options, allowing them to seize an opportunity, idea, or move that no one else saw. Two-time U.S. chess
... 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

$12.97 USD 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
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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

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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

$21.99 USD

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
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Cómo la vida imita al ajedrez

by Garry Kasparov ...

Narrated by Carlos Zertuche ...

Unabridged

13 hours 3 min

El mejor ajedrecista de la historia nos enseña a ver la vida como un juego de estrategia.Garry Kasparov, el gran maestro del tablero, explica cómo las soluciones a los problemas cotidianos requieren de las mismas artes y técnicas que el ajedrez: conocimiento, preparación, estrategia y cálculo de las variantes.En el ajedrez, como en la realidad, es necesario analizar, descartar, organizar el ... Read more

$21.99 USD

El mejor ajedrecista de la historia nos enseña a ver la vida como un juego de estrategia.Garry Kasparov, el gran maestro del tablero, explica cómo las soluciones a los problemas cotidianos requieren de las mismas artes y técnicas que el ajedrez: conocimiento, preparación, estrategia y cálculo de las variantes.En el ajedrez, como en la realidad, es necesario analizar, descartar, organizar el
... Read more
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Move by Move

Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard

by Maurice Ashley ...

Narrated by Jeremy (Midnite) Michael Durm ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

At age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment, he has brought his love of the game to a wide audience as an educator, innovator, and motivational speaker.In Move by Move, Ashley guides listeners through the essential lessons that chess has taught him about life, using both personal ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

At age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment, he has brought his love of the game to a wide audience as an educator, innovator, and motivational speaker.In Move by Move, Ashley guides listeners through the essential lessons that chess has taught him about life, using both personal
... Read more
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All the Wrong Moves

A Memoir About Chess, Love, and Ruining Everything

by Sasha Chapin ...

Narrated by Sasha Chapin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

An enthralling journey into the world of chess--a story of heartbreak, obsession, failure, and the hunger for greatnessSasha Chapin is a victim of chess. Like countless amateurs before him--Albert Einstein, Humphrey Bogart, Marcel Duchamp--the game has consumed his life and his mind. First captivated by it as a member of his high school chess club, his passion was rekindled during an accidental ... Read more

$15.99 USD

An enthralling journey into the world of chess--a story of heartbreak, obsession, failure, and the hunger for greatnessSasha Chapin is a victim of chess. Like countless amateurs before him--Albert Einstein, Humphrey Bogart, Marcel Duchamp--the game has consumed his life and his mind. First captivated by it as a member of his high school chess club, his passion was rekindled during an accidental
... Read more

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