The Chess Revolution

The Chess Revolution How an Ancient Game Became Bigger Than Ever in the Digital Age

Hardback (24 Oct 2024)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Despite being 1,500 years old, chess has never been more relevant than it is today. The Chess Revolution explores chess as a cultural phenomenon from its biggest stars and most dramatic moments to the impact of the internet and AI

Chess, as it turns out, isn't 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 The Chess Revolution the acclaimed Chess.com journalist 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781472149343
Publisher: Little, Brown
Imprint: Robinson
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 400
Weight: -1g
Height: 240mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 22mm