Chess Story by Stefan ZweigMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
"Anyone who has suffered from a mania remains at risk forever."
Short but horrific.
An unknown, a no one, dares to challenge the reigning world champion in chess.
He wins the first round.
But what happens next has us reeling and wondering what on earth could possibly happen to make someone so good in this game.
The things we learn to escape pain and torment leave a lasting scar, compared with things we learn to merely be entertained.
This book means I will never look at a chess board the same way again.
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