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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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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 unconventional, exceptional ideas about education. He believed genius could be cultivated in children. So in the face of enormous opposition, he and ... Read more

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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 unconventional, exceptional ideas about education. He believed genius could be cultivated in children. So in the face of enormous opposition, he and
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Deep Thinking

Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins

by Garry Kasparov ...

Narrated by Bob Brown ...

Unabridged

9 hours 57 min

**Garry Kasparov gives his account of his landmark 1997 chess match with the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue, and explains why, twenty years later, he's become convinced that artificial intelligence is good for humans."This important and optimistic book explains what we as humans are uniquely qualified to do. Instead of wringing our hands about robots, we should all read this book and embrace the ... Read more

$27.99 USD

**Garry Kasparov gives his account of his landmark 1997 chess match with the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue, and explains why, twenty years later, he's become convinced that artificial intelligence is good for humans."This important and optimistic book explains what we as humans are uniquely qualified to do. Instead of wringing our hands about robots, we should all read this book and embrace the
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How Life Imitates Chess

Making the Right Moves - From the Board to the Boardroom

by Garry Kasparov ...

Narrated by Adam Grupper ...

Unabridged

6 hours 41 min

One of the world's most highly regarded strategists uses his mastery of the world's most ancient and subtle game to show readers how chess's tools can make them more successful in business and in life.How Life Imitates Chess is a primer on how to think, make decisions, prepare strategies and anticipate the future. Kasparov has distilled the lessons he learned over a lifetime as a Chess grandmaster ... Read more

$22.99 USD

One of the world's most highly regarded strategists uses his mastery of the world's most ancient and subtle game to show readers how chess's tools can make them more successful in business and in life.How Life Imitates Chess is a primer on how to think, make decisions, prepare strategies and anticipate the future. Kasparov has distilled the lessons he learned over a lifetime as a Chess grandmaster
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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
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Interregnum

Inside the Grueling and Glamorous Battle to Become the Next King of Chess

by Jordan Himelfarb ...

Narrated by Paul Heitsch ...

Unabridged

6 hours 15 min

A riveting chronicle of the battle for chess supremacy and the brilliant, eccentric, extremely online grandmasters changing an ancient game.Every elite chess player dreams of becoming world champion, of wearing the wreath and going down in history. Yet for many of today's top grandmasters, that dream long seemed out of reach: Norwegian juggernaut Magnus Carlsen was just too good. So when Carlsen ... Read more

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A riveting chronicle of the battle for chess supremacy and the brilliant, eccentric, extremely online grandmasters changing an ancient game.Every elite chess player dreams of becoming world champion, of wearing the wreath and going down in history. Yet for many of today's top grandmasters, that dream long seemed out of reach: Norwegian juggernaut Magnus Carlsen was just too good. So when Carlsen
... 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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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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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
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The Chess Revolution

From the Ancient World to the Digital Age

by Peter Doggers ...

Narrated by George Weightman ...

Unabridged

12 hours 24 min

One of the world’s top chess journalists in the world explores why, after 1,500 years of existence, chess has never been more relevant than now.Chess is not just one of the greatest games ever devised. It has inspired writers, painters, and filmmakers, and is a secret mover behind technical revolutions like artificial intelligence that are transforming society.In this fascinating pop culture ... Read more

$24.99 USD

One of the world’s top chess journalists in the world explores why, after 1,500 years of existence, chess has never been more relevant than now.Chess is not just one of the greatest games ever devised. It has inspired writers, painters, and filmmakers, and is a secret mover behind technical revolutions like artificial intelligence that are transforming society.In this fascinating pop culture
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Skaknovelle

by Stefan Zweig ...

Narrated by Anne-Mette Johansen ...

Unabridged

4 hours 37 min

””… den står forkert, helt forkert. De har trukket forkert. Alting står forkert på dette bræt … […]”Han stoppede brat op. Jeg havde grebet ham hårdt i armen eller rettere knebet ham så hårdt i armen, at han selv i sin feberomtågede forvirring måtte føle mit greb. Han vendte sig om og stirrede på mig som en søvngænger.”Hvad … er der i vejen?”Jeg sagde ikke andet end ”Remember!” og lod samtidig min ... Read more

$11.99 USD

””… den står forkert, helt forkert. De har trukket forkert. Alting står forkert på dette bræt … […]”Han stoppede brat op. Jeg havde grebet ham hårdt i armen eller rettere knebet ham så hårdt i armen, at han selv i sin feberomtågede forvirring måtte føle mit greb. Han vendte sig om og stirrede på mig som en søvngænger.”Hvad … er der i vejen?”Jeg sagde ikke andet end ”Remember!” og lod samtidig min
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Les échecs : Un jeu vieux de 1 500 ans, entre rois, guerre et génie

by Alban Blondel ...

Narrated by Alban Blondel ...

Unabridged

2 hours 6 min

Revivez quinze siècles d'histoire et de stratégie militaire où soixante-quatre cases dictent le pouvoir des empires. Parfait pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit épique transforme un simple jeu en véritable laboratoire de pensée. Laissez-vous emporter par une atmosphère captivante qui décode les mystères des élites royales et des grands maîtres.Idéal pour une écoute concentrée ou un ... Read more

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Revivez quinze siècles d'histoire et de stratégie militaire où soixante-quatre cases dictent le pouvoir des empires. Parfait pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit épique transforme un simple jeu en véritable laboratoire de pensée. Laissez-vous emporter par une atmosphère captivante qui décode les mystères des élites royales et des grands maîtres.Idéal pour une écoute concentrée ou un
... 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
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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

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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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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
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Gambito de dama (latino)

by Walter Tevis ...

Narrated by Jane Santos ...

Unabridged

11 hours 34 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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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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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

$22.95 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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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

$5.99 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
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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

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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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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

$27.99 USD

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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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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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

$11.99 USD

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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