Chess With My Grandfather
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Chess With My Grandfather
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Author : Ariel Magnus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Chess With My Grandfather written by Ariel Magnus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Fiction categories.
After immigrating with his German Jewish family to South America in the 1930s, Heinz Magnus hopes to escape the Nazi regime and build a new life for himself. But with the storm clouds of war gathering over Europe, the Politeama Theatre in Buenos Aires is chosen as the venue for the Chess Tournament of Nations. The world's eyes are suddenly fixed on Heinz's newly adopted city. Heinz and a colorful cast of characters--drawn from real life, the author's imagination, and stolen from the pages of Stefan Zweig--find themselves caught up in a web of political intrigue, romantic entanglements, and sporting competition that seems to hold the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Ariel Magnus leaves no stone unturned in his efforts to learn more about his grandfather and the country to which he emigrated in the 1930s. Chess with My Grandfather is a playful, genre-shifting novel combining tales of international espionage, documentary evidence, and family lore. In this extraordinary book, Magnus blends fact and fiction in a delirious exploration of a dark period of history, family, identity, the power of art and literature and, of course, the fascinating world of chess.
Sultan Khan
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Author : Daniel King
language : en
Publisher: New In Chess
Release Date : 2020-04-08
Sultan Khan written by Daniel King and has been published by New In Chess this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-08 with Games & Activities categories.
Hardly anyone paid attention when Sultan Khan arrived in London on April 26, 1929. A humble servant from a village in the Punjab, Khan had little formal education and barely spoke English. He had learned the rules of Western chess only three years earlier, yet within a few months he created a sensation by becoming the British Empire champion. Sultan Khan was taken to England by Sir Umar Hayat Khan, an Indian nobleman and politician who used his servant’s successes to promote his own interests in the turbulent years before India gained independence. Sultan Khan remained in Europe for the best part of five years, competing with the leading chess players of the era, including World Champion Alexander Alekhine and former World Champion Jose Raoul Capablanca. His unorthodox style often stunned his opponents, as Daniel King explains in his examination of the key games and tournaments in Khan’s career. Daniel King has uncovered a wealth of new facts about Khan, as well as dozens of previously unknown games. For the first time he tells the full story of how Khan, a Muslim outsider, was received in Europe, of his successes in the chess world and his return to obscurity after his departure for India in 1933.
The Immortal Game
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Author : David Shenk
language : en
Publisher: Souvenir Press
Release Date : 2011-03-01
The Immortal Game written by David Shenk and has been published by Souvenir Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-01 with Games & Activities categories.
Bestselling author David Shenk has written the ultimate story of how 32 carved pieces on a board illuminated our understanding of war, science and the human brain. Chess is far more than just a game. Its rules and pieces have served as a metaphor for society. It has appeared in the writings of Borges, Nabokov, Tolstoy, Canetti, Eliot, to name just a few. It has helped form the military strategies that conquered civilisations, influenced the mathematical understandings that have driven technological change, and served as a moral guide. It has been condemned by Popes as the devil's game, yet presidents have used it to promote diplomacy. Here, David Shenk chronicles its intriguing saga, from ancient Persia to medieval Europe to the dens of Benjamin Franklin and Norman Schwarzkopf. Along the way, he examines a single legendary game that took place in London in 1851 between two masters of the time, and relays his own attempts to become as skilled as his Polish ancestor Samuel Rosenthal, a nineteenth-century champion. With its blend of cultural history and Shenk's lively personal narrative, The Immortal Game is a compelling guide for novices and aficionados alike.
Seven Games A Human History
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Author : Oliver Roeder
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2022-01-25
Seven Games A Human History written by Oliver Roeder and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-25 with History categories.
A group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of why—and how—we play them. Checkers, backgammon, chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the delightful arcana of their rules, and the ways their design makes them pleasurable. Roeder introduces thrilling competitors, such as evangelical minister Marion Tinsley, who across forty years lost only three games of checkers; Shusai, the Master, the last Go champion of imperial Japan, defending tradition against “modern rationalism”; and an IBM engineer who created a backgammon program so capable at self-learning that NASA used it on the space shuttle. He delves into the history and lore of each game: backgammon boards in ancient Egypt, the Indian origins of chess, how certain shells from a particular beach in Japan make the finest white Go stones. Beyond the cultural and personal stories, Roeder explores why games, seemingly trivial pastimes, speak so deeply to the human soul. He introduces an early philosopher of games, the aptly named Bernard Suits, and visits an Oxford cosmologist who has perfected a computer that can effectively play bridge, a game as complicated as human language itself. Throughout, Roeder tells the compelling story of how humans, pursuing scientific glory and competitive advantage, have invented AI programs better than any human player, and what that means for the games—and for us. Funny, fascinating, and profound, Seven Games is a story of obsession, psychology, history, and how play makes us human.
Chess A Game For Everyone
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Author : Nadia Avdieyeva
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-21
Chess A Game For Everyone written by Nadia Avdieyeva and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-21 with categories.
Chess was very popular in my family. An unwritten tradition required every man to be able to play chess. And everyone played - if someone didn't want to, they had to. Regular tournaments (between men) were played at family events. Women at that time went about their own affairs. I was the only girl who was fascinated by the game of chess. When I was little, I stood and watched. Later on, my grandfather taught me to play chess and I started participating in family tournaments. Later I started winning. Now, many years later, I still see chess as a great game that gains traction as it gets to higher and higher levels.In the book Chess - a game for everyone at the beginning I included a detailed description of the basic rules of the game. The rest of the book covers the basics of tactics and strategies that have been kept to a minimum - the book was meant to be short. I made one exception when describing The Queen's Gambit in more detail, as lately a lot of people have been asking me questions about this opening.The book is a beginner's chess manual. It is also a good chess textbook for children. I hope that after reading this book, the reader will not only learn the basics of the game, but will also be able to put The Queen's Gambit and other tactics into practice.
Duchamp S Pipe
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Author : Celia Rabinovitch
language : en
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Release Date : 2020-02-25
Duchamp S Pipe written by Celia Rabinovitch and has been published by North Atlantic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-25 with Art categories.
Shortlisted for the 2021 Vine Awards Art, chess, and an $87,000 pipe frame an inside look at the relationship between Dadaist artist Marcel Duchamp and chess Grandmaster George Koltanowski Spanning three decades, two continents, two world wars, and the international art and chess scenes of the mid twentieth century, Duchamp's Pipe explores the remarkable friendship between art world enfant terrible Marcel Duchamp and blindfold chess champion George Koltanowski. Artist and cultural historian Celia Rabinovitch describes each man's rise to prominence, the chess matches that sparked their relationship, and the recently discovered pipe that Duchamp gave to Koltanowski. This tale of genius and resilience offers fresh insights into the essence of the gift in the bohemian underground. Rabinovitch invites us to discover the chess wizard and a Duchamp slightly off pedestal--and ultimately more human.
Heart Of A Shepherd
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Author : Rosanne Parry
language : en
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2009-01-27
Heart Of A Shepherd written by Rosanne Parry and has been published by Random House Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-27 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
From acclaimed author of A Wolf Called Wander, Rosanne Parry welcomes readers into the Heartland in this tender coming-of-age story. When Brother's dad is shipped off to Iraq, along with the rest of his reserve unit, Brother must help his grandparents keep the ranch going. He’s determined to maintain it just as his father left it, in the hope that doing so will ensure his father’s safe return. The hardships Brother faces will not only change the ranch, but also reveal his true calling.
Back To Basics Tactics
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Author : Dan Heisman
language : en
Publisher: SCB Distributors
Release Date : 2011-02-02
Back To Basics Tactics written by Dan Heisman and has been published by SCB Distributors this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-02 with Games & Activities categories.
Chess Tactics Can Be Fun! This book is an introduction to the various kinds of basic chess tactics. With instructional material, examples, and problems of all types, the subject of chess tactics is covered comprehensively. There are approximately 500 examples ranging from too easy to very difficult! Tactics are usually why most people find chess fun! This book will greatly enhance your enjoyment learning about - and benefiting from - the recurring patterns of tactics. It is well established that the study of basic tactics is probably the single most important thing any beginner can do to improve at chess. This book will help you do that!
The Crafting Of Chess
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Author : Kit Falbo
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-02-20
The Crafting Of Chess written by Kit Falbo and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-20 with Fiction categories.
Nate wants more to life than moving from town to town, hustling chess with his con-man grandfather or wagering pick-up games online. A new immersive game opens up the chance to bring in a steady paycheck. Maybe enough to convince his grandfather to stay straight. Little does he know how his actions will change his life.A GameLit coming of age story.
Chess Rumble
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Author : Greg Neri
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Chess Rumble written by Greg Neri and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with African American boys categories.
Three moves is all it takes to challenge the outcome of the game... In Marcus' world, battles are fought every day - on the street, at home and in school. Angered by his sister's death, his father's absence, and pushed to the brink by a bullying classmate, Marcus fights back with his fists. One punch from expulsion, Marcus encounters CM, an unlikely chess master who challenges him to fight his battles on the chess board. But Marcus has some hard lessons to learn before he can accept CM's help to regain control of his life.