Checkmate : scandal, cheating and the billion-dollar rise of chess
Mezrich, Ben, 1969-2026
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In September 2022, the chess world watched in disbelief as Magnus Carlsen, widely considered the greatest player in history, faced an unthinkable defeat against the nineteen-year-old American upstart, Hans Niemann. When Carlsen withdrew from the prestigious Sinquefield Cup and subtly accused Niemann of cheating, shockwaves hit the chess community, igniting the biggest scandal in the sport's history. 'Checkmate' dives deep into this modern-day drama, tracing the parallel rises of Carlsen, the stoic virtuoso, and Niemann, the fiery disruptor.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Library | Adult Non Fiction | 794.109Hardback | On order |
Main title:
Author:
Mezrich, Ben, 1969-, author
Imprint:
London : Macmillan Business, 2026.
Collation:
304 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781035070459 (hbk)
Dewey class:
794.109794.109 MEZ
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
4288436