A very good read about chess

No instructions and learning curves today, because Paul Hoffman's King's Gambit is just a very good mix of personal memoir and chess essay. Paul Hoffman, of course, is the author of the international bestseller 'The Man Who Loved Only Numbers', the fascinating story of mathematician Paul Erd?ɬ?s. About Hoffman's new book Jared Diamond, the author of 'Guns, Germs and Steel' said: "a fascinating, fast-moving story with unforgettable characters, many of whom just happen to be chess players."