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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
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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

$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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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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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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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

$6.99 USD or Free with 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
... 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

$14.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
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The Immortal Game

A History of Chess

by David Shenk ...

Narrated by Rick Adamson ...

Abridged

6 hours 10 min

A surprising, charming, and ever-fascinating history of the seemingly simple game that has had a profound effect on societies the world over.Why has one game, alone among the thousands of games invented and played throughout human history, not only survived but thrived within every culture it has touched? What is it about its thirty-two figurative pieces, moving about its sixty-four black and ... Read more

$15.99 USD

A surprising, charming, and ever-fascinating history of the seemingly simple game that has had a profound effect on societies the world over.Why has one game, alone among the thousands of games invented and played throughout human history, not only survived but thrived within every culture it has touched? What is it about its thirty-two figurative pieces, moving about its sixty-four black and
... Read more
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Rebel Queen

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

by Susan Polgar ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

12 hours 49 min

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 ... Read more

$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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The Inner Game

by Dominic Lawson ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

25 min

The 1993 World Chess Championship was one of the most eagerly anticipated clashes in the game's rich history.On one side was Garri Kasparov, the greatest in a long line of Russian World Champions and a player whose remorseless aggression both in play and in person seemed to terrify his opponents.Across the board was Nigel Short, a bespectacled, guitar-playing twenty-eight-year-old Lancastrian who ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The 1993 World Chess Championship was one of the most eagerly anticipated clashes in the game's rich history.On one side was Garri Kasparov, the greatest in a long line of Russian World Champions and a player whose remorseless aggression both in play and in person seemed to terrify his opponents.Across the board was Nigel Short, a bespectacled, guitar-playing twenty-eight-year-old Lancastrian who
... Read more
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Dronning til h6 – Skakhistoriens dramaer fra krig til kunstig intelligens

by Morten Runge ...

Narrated by Morten Runge ...

Unabridged

4 hours 4 min

”Dronning til h6” handler om nogle af de mest medrivende skakpartier, der er blevet spillet gennem tiden. Historierne begynder med en spiller, et parti eller et træk, men ender med at handle om alt fra snyd, krig, køn og storpolitik til kunstig intelligens og revolutioner. Vi møder skakhistoriens hovedpersoner – bl.a. Garri Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen og Vera Menchik – når de bliver centrum for ... Read more

$21.99 USD

”Dronning til h6” handler om nogle af de mest medrivende skakpartier, der er blevet spillet gennem tiden. Historierne begynder med en spiller, et parti eller et træk, men ender med at handle om alt fra snyd, krig, køn og storpolitik til kunstig intelligens og revolutioner. Vi møder skakhistoriens hovedpersoner – bl.a. Garri Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen og Vera Menchik – når de bliver centrum for
... Read more
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Searching for Bobby Fischer

The Father of a Prodigy Observes the World of Chess

by Fred Waitzkin ...

Narrated by Lloyd James ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

Fred Waitzkin became smitten with chess during the historic Fischer-Spassky championship in 1972. When Fischer disappeared from public view, Waitzkin’s interest waned—until his own son, Josh, emerged as a chess prodigy.Searching for Bobby Fischer is the story of Fred Waitzkin and his son, from the moment six-year-old Josh first sits down at a chessboard until he competes for the national ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Fred Waitzkin became smitten with chess during the historic Fischer-Spassky championship in 1972. When Fischer disappeared from public view, Waitzkin’s interest waned—until his own son, Josh, emerged as a chess prodigy.Searching for Bobby Fischer is the story of Fred Waitzkin and his son, from the moment six-year-old Josh first sits down at a chessboard until he competes for the national
... Read more
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How a King Plays

64 Chess Tips from a Kid Champion

by Oliver Boydell ...

Narrated by Oliver Boydell ...

Unabridged

1 hour 32 min

For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills.Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays.At only 11 ... Read more

$11.99 USD

For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills.Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays.At only 11
... Read more
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På stribe - din seriemorderpodcast (Alexander Pichushkin)

by Christoffer Greenfort, Andreas Illum ...

Narrated by Christoffer Greenfort, Andreas Illum ...

Series Audiobook 23 - På Stribe - din seriemorderpodcast
Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

Alexander Pichushkin var fra den lavere arbejderklasse. Han voksede op i en betonghetto ved Bitsa Park i Moskva uden udsigt til at komme videre derfra. Men han ville mere end det. Han ville være den bedste til noget. Skak bragte ham ikke langt nok, hvorfor han fik nye interesser: Vodka, porno og Tjikatilo - en kombination, der ikke kan ende godt... Lyt med når vi fortæller om den morderiske ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Alexander Pichushkin var fra den lavere arbejderklasse. Han voksede op i en betonghetto ved Bitsa Park i Moskva uden udsigt til at komme videre derfra. Men han ville mere end det. Han ville være den bedste til noget. Skak bragte ham ikke langt nok, hvorfor han fik nye interesser: Vodka, porno og Tjikatilo - en kombination, der ikke kan ende godt... Lyt med når vi fortæller om den morderiske
... Read more
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One Move at a Time

How to Play and Win at Chess and Life

by Orrin C. Hudson, Made for Success ...

Narrated by Gary J. Chambers ...

Series series The Made for Success Series
Unabridged

3 hours 59 min

Learn to play chess the fun and easy way while you learn what it takes to be successful in life. One Move at a Time reveals twenty proven ways to succeed at the game of kings—or at anything else you desire. It uses kid- and teen-friendly language to teach you fun, simple ways to memorize how the game is set up and how the pieces move; the "smart start" that gains you a quick advantage from your ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn to play chess the fun and easy way while you learn what it takes to be successful in life. One Move at a Time reveals twenty proven ways to succeed at the game of kings—or at anything else you desire. It uses kid- and teen-friendly language to teach you fun, simple ways to memorize how the game is set up and how the pieces move; the "smart start" that gains you a quick advantage from your
... Read more
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How to Play Chess and Outsmart Anyone at the Board

by Adid Khan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Prashanth G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Learn the fundamentals of chess and become a chess master with this comprehensive guide. From the basics of piece movement to advanced strategies and tactics, this book covers everything you need to know to improve your game. With clear explanations, diagrams, and examples, you'll be able to understand and apply the concepts to your own games. Whether ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Learn the fundamentals of chess and become a chess master with this comprehensive guide. From the basics of piece movement to advanced strategies and tactics, this book covers everything you need to know to improve your game. With clear explanations, diagrams, and examples, you'll be able to understand and apply the concepts to your own games. Whether
... Read more
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The Chess Revolution

From the Ancient World to the Digital Age

by Peter Doggers ...

Narrated by George Weightman ...

Unabridged

12 hours 24 min

One of the world’s top chess journalists in the world explores why, after 1,500 years of existence, chess has never been more relevant than now.Chess is not just one of the greatest games ever devised. It has inspired writers, painters, and filmmakers, and is a secret mover behind technical revolutions like artificial intelligence that are transforming society.In this fascinating pop culture ... Read more

$24.99 USD

One of the world’s top chess journalists in the world explores why, after 1,500 years of existence, chess has never been more relevant than now.Chess is not just one of the greatest games ever devised. It has inspired writers, painters, and filmmakers, and is a secret mover behind technical revolutions like artificial intelligence that are transforming society.In this fascinating pop culture
... Read more
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Bobby Fischer Goes to War

The True Story of How the Soviets Lost t

by David Edmonds, John Eidinow ...

Narrated by Sam Tsoutsouvas ...

Abridged

11 hours 55 min

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, ... Read more

$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,
... Read more
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Interregnum

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

by Jordan Himelfarb ...

Narrated by Paul Heitsch ...

Unabridged

6 hours 15 min

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 ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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
... Read more
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How to Win at Chess:

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

by Weston Clark ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

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 ... Read more

$10.96 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
Audiobook

How to Play Chess and Outsmart Anyone at the Board

by Adid Khan ...

Narrated by AI Voice ...

Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Learn the fundamentals of chess and become a chess master with this comprehensive guide. From the basics of piece movement to advanced strategies and tactics, this book covers everything you need to know to improve your game. With clear explanations, diagrams, and examples, you'll be able to understand and apply the concepts to your own games. Whether you ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Learn the fundamentals of chess and become a chess master with this comprehensive guide. From the basics of piece movement to advanced strategies and tactics, this book covers everything you need to know to improve your game. With clear explanations, diagrams, and examples, you'll be able to understand and apply the concepts to your own games. Whether you
... Read more
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Transform Your Mindset: Unleash Your Inner Genius Today

"Transform your thinking! Experience dynamic audio lessons crafted to unleash your inner genius for a brighter future."

by Lysander Vesperstone ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 38 min

Transform Your Mindset: Unleash Your Inner Genius TodayAre you eager to advance in your career and deepen your understanding to unlock your full potential?Searching for a thorough guide that equips you with everything you need to discover limitless possibilities within yourself?Look no further!This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for enhancing your mindset, applying new skills, a... ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform Your Mindset: Unleash Your Inner Genius TodayAre you eager to advance in your career and deepen your understanding to unlock your full potential?Searching for a thorough guide that equips you with everything you need to discover limitless possibilities within yourself?Look no further!This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for enhancing your mindset, applying new skills, a...
... Read more
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How Life Imitates Chess

Making the Right Moves - From the Board to the Boardroom

by Garry Kasparov ...

Narrated by Adam Grupper ...

Unabridged

6 hours 41 min

One of the world's most highly regarded strategists uses his mastery of the world's most ancient and subtle game to show readers how chess's tools can make them more successful in business and in life.How Life Imitates Chess is a primer on how to think, make decisions, prepare strategies and anticipate the future. Kasparov has distilled the lessons he learned over a lifetime as a Chess grandmaster ... Read more

$22.99 USD

One of the world's most highly regarded strategists uses his mastery of the world's most ancient and subtle game to show readers how chess's tools can make them more successful in business and in life.How Life Imitates Chess is a primer on how to think, make decisions, prepare strategies and anticipate the future. Kasparov has distilled the lessons he learned over a lifetime as a Chess grandmaster
... Read more
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My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles

The Amazing True Story of One Boy’s Journey from Refugee to Chess Champion

by Tanitoluwa Adewumi ...

Narrated by Ronnie Butler, Rhett Price, Siiri Scott ...

Unabridged

6 hours 53 min

In their escape from Boko Haram's reign of terror in Nigeria, Tani's family's journey to the United States was nothing short of a miracle. Then 8-year-old Tani started competing with his public school in the ultra-exclusive chess clubs of New York City – and winning. A true story of sacrificing everything for family and living with nothing but hope.Tani Adewumi didn’t know what Boko Haram was or ... Read more

$23.99 USD

In their escape from Boko Haram's reign of terror in Nigeria, Tani's family's journey to the United States was nothing short of a miracle. Then 8-year-old Tani started competing with his public school in the ultra-exclusive chess clubs of New York City – and winning. A true story of sacrificing everything for family and living with nothing but hope.Tani Adewumi didn’t know what Boko Haram was or
... Read more
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Move by Move

Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard

by Maurice Ashley ...

Narrated by Jeremy (Midnite) Michael Durm ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

At age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment, he has brought his love of the game to a wide audience as an educator, innovator, and motivational speaker.In Move by Move, Ashley guides listeners through the essential lessons that chess has taught him about life, using both personal ... Read more

$12.99 USD

At age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment, he has brought his love of the game to a wide audience as an educator, innovator, and motivational speaker.In Move by Move, Ashley guides listeners through the essential lessons that chess has taught him about life, using both personal
... Read more

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