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Checkmate

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

de Ben Mezrich ...

Narrado por Adam Verner ...

Completo

8 hora 22 minutos

**"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 ... Leer más

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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
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Chess Opening Names - Volume 1

de Nathan Rose ...

Narrado por Nathan Rose ...

Completo

4 hora 53 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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
... Leer más
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How to Win at Chess:

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

de Weston Clark ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Completo

2 hora 14 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$10.96 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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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Knowing The Rules Of Chess From The Masters

de Jastiece Morals ...

Narrado por John Macdonald ...

Completo

1 horas 43 minutos

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. ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con 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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Rebel Queen

The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster

de Susan Polgar ...

Narrado por Suzanne Toren ...

Completo

12 hora 49 minutos

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess
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Finding Genius: Chess - Life Lessons From the Board

de Richard Jacobs ...

Narrado por Newton Lusambili ...

Completo

16 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
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Schachnovelle

de Stefan Zweig, Stefan Zweig ...

Narrado por Reiner Unglaub ...

Completo

2 hora 21 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
... Leer más
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A Knight Without a Castle

A Story of Resilience and Hope

de Robert Katende ...

Narrado por Albert Mensah ...

Completo

6 hora 40 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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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Chess Queens

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

de Jennifer Shahade ...

Narrado por Jennifer Shahade ...

Completo

9 hora 52 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$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
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Skak

de Cecilie Bogh ...

Narrado por Thomas Jacob Clausen ...

Completo

7 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$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
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Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game

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

de Oliver Stevens ...

Narrado por Oliver Stevens ...

Completo

3 hora 15 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$15.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
... Leer más
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Bobby Fischer Goes to War

The True Story of How the Soviets Lost t

de David Edmonds, John Eidinow ...

Narrado por Sam Tsoutsouvas ...

Abreviado

11 hora 55 minutos

In the summer of 1972, with a presidential crisis stirring in the United States and the cold war at a pivotal point, two men -- the Soviet world chess champion Boris Spassky and his American challenger Bobby Fischer -- met in the most notorious chess match of all time. Their showdown in Reykjavik, Iceland, held the world spellbound for two months with reports of psychological warfare, ultimatums, ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

In the summer of 1972, with a presidential crisis stirring in the United States and the cold war at a pivotal point, two men -- the Soviet world chess champion Boris Spassky and his American challenger Bobby Fischer -- met in the most notorious chess match of all time. Their showdown in Reykjavik, Iceland, held the world spellbound for two months with reports of psychological warfare, ultimatums,
... Leer más
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All the Wrong Moves

A Memoir About Chess, Love, and Ruining Everything

de Sasha Chapin ...

Narrado por Sasha Chapin ...

Completo

5 hora 27 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$15.00 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
... Leer más
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Online-Schach für Amateur- und Hobbyspieler

2. aktualisierte Auflage

de Stefan Breuer, Stefan Breuer ...

Narrado por Stefan Breuer ...

Completo

2 hora 28 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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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Mind's Gambit, The

Chess, Madness, and the Battle for the Mind

de Mourad Bouajaja ...

Narrado por Mourad Bouajaja ...

Completo

4 hora 52 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
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Endgame

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

de Frank Brady ...

Narrado por Ray Porter ...

Completo

13 hora 30 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$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
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Brief History of Chess, A: The Game of Kings and Strategy

de Adrian Kowalski ...

Narrado por Adrian Kowalski ...

Completo

1 horas 49 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
... Leer más
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History of Chess, The: The Dramatic Rise of the World’s Most Popular Board Game

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Steve Knupp ...

Completo

1 horas 26 minutos

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. ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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.
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Skaknovelle

de Stefan Zweig ...

Narrado por Anne-Mette Johansen ...

Completo

4 hora 37 minutos

””… 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 ... Leer más

$10.99 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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Interregnum

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

de Jordan Himelfarb ...

Narrado por Paul Heitsch ...

Completo

6 hora 15 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
... Leer más
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Playing Chess With God

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

de Carlos Meneses ...

Completo

1 horas 39 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
... Leer más
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Chess Opening Names - Volume 2

de Nathan Rose ...

Narrado por Nathan Rose ...

Completo

5 hora 52 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
... Leer más
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Queen's Move

A Memoir

de Judit Polgár ...

Completo

13 hora

The extraordinary, inspiring, and enthralling life story of the legendary grandmaster Judit Polgar, the greatest female chess player of all timeIn 1976, Judit Polgar was born in communist Hungary. Her family did not have much money, and her father had unconventional ideas about education and about the nature genius. He believed genius was entirely the product of nurture. Nature had nothing to do ... Leer más

$26.00 USD

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The extraordinary, inspiring, and enthralling life story of the legendary grandmaster Judit Polgar, the greatest female chess player of all timeIn 1976, Judit Polgar was born in communist Hungary. Her family did not have much money, and her father had unconventional ideas about education and about the nature genius. He believed genius was entirely the product of nurture. Nature had nothing to do
... Leer más
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De partizaan

In het spionnenspel telt elke zet

de Patrick Worrall ...

Narrado por Jamie Grant ...

Completo

13 hora 47 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$27.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
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