“Although I am rare player of chess, the subject of this book captured my attention. I found that Shenk methodically chronicled the history of chess through the ages. It was enlightening. I also found it particularly insightful the historical chess game at the conclusion of each chapter. Overall, it is a worthwhile read and I would recommend the book. In fact Shenk was so good at interesting me in the history of chess that I bought Marilyn Yalom’s “Birth of the Chess Queen” which I will...”

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