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The Lighter Side of Chess Volume 1: Games, Goofs & Funny Facts
by Georg Mohr & Adrian Mikhalchishin
The Lighter Side of Chess celebrates the game we love from a refreshingly humorous angle. Beyond deep calculations and serious tournament battles lies a world filled with blunders, bizarre positions, unexpected checkmates, and unforgettable moments of human comedy.
Georg and Adrian brought together a delightful collection of entertaining games, amusing goofs, and curious chess facts that reveal just how funny chess can be. From legendary masters caught in embarrassing mistakes to incredible oversights that defy belief, each chapter reminds us that even the greatest players are human—and that laughter is part of the game.
Perfect for casual reading, coffee-table browsing, or sharing with fellow chess enthusiasts, The Lighter Side of Chess is a joyful tribute to chess as a source of fun, surprise, and endless amusement. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a weekend player, this book proves that chess doesn’t always have to be serious to be brilliant.
- Celebrates chess from a refreshingly humorous perspective
- Focuses on the fun, unexpected, and human side of the game
What Makes This Book Unique
- Moves beyond serious calculation and tournament pressure
- Highlights:
- Blunders and spectacular mistakes
- Bizarre and improbable positions
- Unexpected and comical checkmates
- Memorable moments of chess humor
- Entertaining games filled with amusing goofs
- Curious and surprising chess facts
- Legendary masters caught in embarrassing oversights
- Incredible mistakes that defy belief
- A reminder that even the greatest players are human
- Lighthearted, accessible, and entertaining
- Written to make readers smile and laugh
- Emphasizes enjoyment over technical depth
How to Enjoy This Book
- Ideal for casual reading
- Perfect for coffee-table browsing
- Great for sharing stories with fellow chess enthusiasts
Who This Book Is For
- Seasoned competitors looking for a break from theory
- Casual and weekend players
- Anyone who loves chess as a source of fun, surprise, and amusement
- Chess doesn’t always have to be serious to be brilliant
A joyful tribute to the humor and humanity behind the game
ISBN: 9789493435124, Hardback, Thinkers Publishing
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