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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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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

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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
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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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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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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

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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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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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Chess For Beginners

A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide, Tips, Tricks and Secret Strategies, Advanced Methods, Tips and strategies to play like a Grandmaster

by Gary Williams ...

Narrated by Ben Herold ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

The game of Chess is a popular one with millions of players spread across different parts of the globe. Before the dot.com bubble and the internet, statistical reports show that Chess was famous and international tournaments were held between countries. The rationale behind the popularity of Chess is not rocket science and is, in fact, easily explainable. The game is straightforward to learn, is ... Read more

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The game of Chess is a popular one with millions of players spread across different parts of the globe. Before the dot.com bubble and the internet, statistical reports show that Chess was famous and international tournaments were held between countries. The rationale behind the popularity of Chess is not rocket science and is, in fact, easily explainable. The game is straightforward to learn, is
... 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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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

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””… 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
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Playing Chess With God

Finding Purpose, Power, and Presence One Move at a Time

by Carlos Meneses ...

Unabridged

1 hour 39 min

In this philosophical tome, chess is an allegory for life's labyrinth, where providence and free will entwine in an intricate dance. Each piece embodies virtues and lessons, guiding readers on a spiritual odyssey from self-discovery to enlightened leadership. This text delves into the symbiosis of destiny and choice, inviting contemplation and growth. It offers not a blueprint for victory but a ... Read more

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In this philosophical tome, chess is an allegory for life's labyrinth, where providence and free will entwine in an intricate dance. Each piece embodies virtues and lessons, guiding readers on a spiritual odyssey from self-discovery to enlightened leadership. This text delves into the symbiosis of destiny and choice, inviting contemplation and growth. It offers not a blueprint for victory but a
... Read more
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De partizaan

In het spionnenspel telt elke zet

by Patrick Worrall ...

Narrated by Jamie Grant ...

Unabridged

13 hours 47 min

De partizaan van Patrick Worrall is dé historische spionagethriller die je meesleept van Cambridge tot in de groezelige krochten van Moskou, van het oostfront in de Tweede Wereldoorlog tot de bloedstollende Koude Oorlog. Yulia en Michael, twee jonge wonderkinderen aan weerszijden van het IJzeren Gordijn, ontmoeten elkaar op een schaaktoernooi in Londen. Ze weten het nog niet, maar ze staan op het ... Read more

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De partizaan van Patrick Worrall is dé historische spionagethriller die je meesleept van Cambridge tot in de groezelige krochten van Moskou, van het oostfront in de Tweede Wereldoorlog tot de bloedstollende Koude Oorlog. Yulia en Michael, twee jonge wonderkinderen aan weerszijden van het IJzeren Gordijn, ontmoeten elkaar op een schaaktoernooi in Londen. Ze weten het nog niet, maar ze staan op het
... Read more
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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
... 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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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

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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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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

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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Wer den vorletzten Fehler macht, gewinnt

Strategien für das Spiel des Lebens

by Elisabeth Pähtz ...

Narrated by Barbara Greshake ...

Unabridged

3 hours 25 min

Strategien für das Spiel des Lebens. Während der Pandemie hat das Schachspiel einen neuen Boom erlebt. Das freut auch Elisabeth Pähtz, Deutschlands beste Schachspielerin, die seit 17 Jahren unangefochten die deutsche Rangliste der Frauen anführt. Bereits im Alter von fünf Jahren saß sie das erste Mal am Brett und startete ihre einzigartige Schachkarriere, die sie aktuell auf Platz 13 der ... Read more

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Strategien für das Spiel des Lebens. Während der Pandemie hat das Schachspiel einen neuen Boom erlebt. Das freut auch Elisabeth Pähtz, Deutschlands beste Schachspielerin, die seit 17 Jahren unangefochten die deutsche Rangliste der Frauen anführt. Bereits im Alter von fünf Jahren saß sie das erste Mal am Brett und startete ihre einzigartige Schachkarriere, die sie aktuell auf Platz 13 der
... 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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