The Immortal Game: A History of Chess Summary and Reviews

The Immortal Game: A History of Chess
by David Shenk

The Immortal Game: A History of Chess
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Author: David Shenk
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-02
ISBN: 1400034086
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Anchor

Book Reviews of The Immortal Game: A History of Chess

Book Review: A Book that Will Please every Lover of this Wonderful Game
Summary: 5 Stars


This is a very special book that will appeal to Chess Players, to History Lovers and Collectors. Any one with a passion for the game of chess will find this book to be a very enjoyable reading, that will open your eyes to a different aspect of the game: its origins, its traditions, the philosophy and everything that makes chess much more than a simple game, a hobby or a past time. Even those not familiar with chess will find here a wonderful introduction and will understand why chess player are so passionate about its practice.

All in all the book offers a very pleasant and interesting reading, not just for chess players but also anyone interesting in learning about the game. Just be aware that this is not an instructional book on chess practice.

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