A List of Chess Fiction
Explore the best chess fiction books with our curated list of novels and stories centered around the game of chess. Perfect for chess lovers and readers alike!
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The Chess Team (A Novel)
by James Sawaski
Jim Berzchak has a gift. His capabilities in the game of chess are remarkable and his brain works at levels most people only dream about. …
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Alekhine's Anguish
by Charles D. Yaffe
This is a fictionalized account of the life and career of world chess champion Alexander Alekhine. Born into Russian nobility, Alekhine lost his family and …
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The Queen's Gambit
by Walter Tevis
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Engaging and fast-paced, this gripping coming-of-age novel of chess, feminism, and addiction speeds to a conclusion as elegant and satisfying …
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The Chess Companion
by Irving Chernev
America's foremost author of chess instruction books and a veritable encyclopedia of chess lore, Irving Chernev has culled his favorite and funniest anecdotes...to delight players …
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Gambit
by Rex Stout
Archie Goodwin and the great detective tackle a tough case - the murder of an eccentric chess player.
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Chess Story
by Stefan Zweig
Chess Story, also known as The Royal Game, is the Austrian master Stefan Zweig's final achievement, completed in Brazilian exile and sent off to his …
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The Royal Game & Other Stories
by Stefan Zweig
Stefan Zweig gained early fame as a poet, translator, and biographer. When he added fiction to his repertoire, his work was critically acclaimed. However, Zweig …
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The Great Pawn Hunter Chess Tutorial
by Manus Patrick Fealy
The best way to become a champion chess player is by playing over complete games. Manus's stories and poetry are meant to lift you up …
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Los Voraces 2019
by Andy Soltis
The rules of "The Greatest Tournament in Chess History," the $20 million Sheldrake Memorial Tournament, a.k.a. Los Voraces 2019, are: no seconds, no agents, no …
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The Eight
by Katherine Neville
Computer expert Cat Velis is heading for a job to Algeria. Before she goes, a mysterious fortune teller warns her of danger, and an antique …
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When Pawns Rebel
by Hattan Turki
When Pawns Rebel is a journey that a pawn takes through the demanding environment of the board while a game is in process. The pawn …
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The Flanders Panel
by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
While restoring a fifteenth-century masterpiece, Julia, a young art expert in Madrid, stumbles upon a real-life mystery as she sets out to find the killer …
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Engaging Pieces
by Howard Goldowsky
Engaging Pieces is a celebration of chess journalism at its best. Here, in one volume, is a collection of interviews with some of the most …