Useless knowledge about Chess: Strange Trivia, Fun Facts, and Weird History from the Lighter Side of the Game - Softcover
Synopsis
Think you know chess? Think again.
Useless Knowledge About Chess is your all-access pass into the weird, wonderful, and wildly entertaining world behind the 64 squares. Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster, a weekend blunderer, or someone who just loves quirky facts, this book is your invitation to the lighter side of the game.
From chimpanzees “playing” chess to grandmasters who believed yogurt was a secret weapon, this isn’t your typical chess book.
Inside, you'll uncover:
- The bizarre history of rules that changed the game forever
- Forgotten variants like 3D boards and chess with dice
- Eccentric grandmasters, legendary feuds, and chess-boxing showdowns
- Guinness-worthy world records and moments that defy logic
- Pop culture oddities, conspiracy theories, and ghost stories from the board
- Mistakes so ridiculous they’ll make you feel like a genius
- ...and jaw-dropping “Did You Know?” facts to dazzle your fellow chess fans
Told with humor, heart, and a healthy dose of absurdity, Useless Knowledge About Chess celebrates everything that makes the game endlessly fascinating, even the parts that make no sense at all.
Perfect for:- Trivia lovers and fun-fact collectors
- Chess enthusiasts of all skill levels
- Fans of The Queen’s Gambit, memes, and bizarre history
- Gift-givers looking for something unique, witty, and wonderfully nerdy
So, why is this book called “useless” knowledge? Because it won’t help you win a tournament.
But it will make you smile, spark conversation, and remind you why we fell in love with chess in the first place.
Grab your copy now and join the checkered side of history."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Think you know chess? Think again.Useless Knowledge About Chess is your all-access pass into the weird, wonderful, and wildly entertaining world behind the 64 squares. Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster, a weekend blunderer, or someone who just loves quirky facts, this book is your invitation to the lighter side of the game.From chimpanzees "playing" chess to grandmasters who believed yogurt was a secret weapon, this isn't your typical chess book.Inside, you'll uncover: The bizarre history of rules that changed the game foreverForgotten variants like 3D boards and chess with diceEccentric grandmasters, legendary feuds, and chess-boxing showdownsGuinness-worthy world records and moments that defy logicPop culture oddities, conspiracy theories, and ghost stories from the boardMistakes so ridiculous they'll make you feel like a genius.and jaw-dropping "Did You Know?" facts to dazzle your fellow chess fansTold with humor, heart, and a healthy dose of absurdity, Useless Knowledge About Chess celebrates everything that makes the game endlessly fascinating, even the parts that make no sense at all.Perfect for: Trivia lovers and fun-fact collectorsChess enthusiasts of all skill levelsFans of The Queen's Gambit, memes, and bizarre historyGift-givers looking for something unique, witty, and wonderfully nerdySo, why is this book called "useless" knowledge? Because it won't help you win a tournament.But it will make you smile, spark conversation, and remind you why we fell in love with chess in the first place.Grab your copy now and join the checkered side of history. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798289905192
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Think you know chess? Think again.Useless Knowledge About Chess is your all-access pass into the weird, wonderful, and wildly entertaining world behind the 64 squares. Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster, a weekend blunderer, or someone who just loves quirky facts, this book is your invitation to the lighter side of the game.From chimpanzees "playing" chess to grandmasters who believed yogurt was a secret weapon, this isn't your typical chess book.Inside, you'll uncover: The bizarre history of rules that changed the game foreverForgotten variants like 3D boards and chess with diceEccentric grandmasters, legendary feuds, and chess-boxing showdownsGuinness-worthy world records and moments that defy logicPop culture oddities, conspiracy theories, and ghost stories from the boardMistakes so ridiculous they'll make you feel like a genius.and jaw-dropping "Did You Know?" facts to dazzle your fellow chess fansTold with humor, heart, and a healthy dose of absurdity, Useless Knowledge About Chess celebrates everything that makes the game endlessly fascinating, even the parts that make no sense at all.Perfect for: Trivia lovers and fun-fact collectorsChess enthusiasts of all skill levelsFans of The Queen's Gambit, memes, and bizarre historyGift-givers looking for something unique, witty, and wonderfully nerdySo, why is this book called "useless" knowledge? Because it won't help you win a tournament.But it will make you smile, spark conversation, and remind you why we fell in love with chess in the first place.Grab your copy now and join the checkered side of history. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798289905192
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