if you like history and chess, here's a must read. it's "Birth of the Chess Queen- A History" by Marilyn Yalom.
the primary focus is taking the reader on the journey from an impotent piece (Vizar) to the most powerful piece on the board-the queen. the narrative chronicles the birth, migration and evolution of chess.
relatively easy read crammed with facts and interesting narrative on olden times.
if you like history and chess, here's a must read. it's "Birth of the Chess Queen- A History" by Marilyn Yalom.
the primary focus is taking the reader on the journey from an impotent piece (Vizar) to the most powerful piece on the board-the queen. the narrative chronicles the birth, migration and evolution of chess.
relatively easy read crammed with facts and interesting narrative on olden times.