The Chess Revolution: From the Ancient World to the Digital Age - Hardcover
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The Chess Revolution: From the Ancient World to the Digital Age - Hardcover
$29.99
by Peter Doggers (Author)
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.
Chess is not just one of the greatest games ever devised. It has inspired writers, painters, and filmmakers, and was a secret mover behind technical revolutions like artificial intelligence that are transforming society. In this fascinating pop culture history of the game and its impact, Peter Doggers reveals how computers and the Internet have further strengthened the timeless magic of chess in the digital era, leading to a new peak in popularity and cultural relevance. Doggers explores chess as a cultural phenomenon from its earliest beginnings in ancient India to its biggest stars and most dramatic moments to the impact of the internet and AI. The book is illustrated with gorgeous photography and artworks.Author Biography
Peter Doggers is one of the most well-known and respected journalists in the chess world. An internationally ranked chess player, he is the director of news and events at the market leader in online chess, Chess.com. Doggers has played chess for thirty-two years and has covered it for over seventeen years. He has interviewed dozens of grandmasters, played basketball with Magnus Carlsen, and interviewed Garry Kasparov at Bobby Fischer's grave. Doggers lives in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Number of Pages: 416
Dimensions: 1.5 x 9.1 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: October 29, 2024
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