Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess
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Book Overview "The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity Fair From the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires...
"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity Fair
From the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.
In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face-to-face match. Within days, Carlsen accused Niemann of cheating--a bombshell allegation that rocked the chess world. As the scandal spiraled, Chess.com--the dominant force in online chess--launched a high-stakes investigation igniting a global media firestorm.
But Checkmate is about more than a cheating scandal. It's the story of a teenager willing to risk everything to rise to the top; a reclusive genius suddenly fighting to protect his legacy; and a centuries-old game transforming into a billion-dollar industry fueled by streaming, sponsorships, and Silicon Valley power players.
With exclusive access to the central figures, Ben Mezrich takes readers deep inside the weird, wild, and cutthroat world of competitive chess--where genius meets ambition, and every move could be your last.
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Publisher: GRAND CENTRAL PUBL | ISBN: 1538773031
FormatHardcover
ISBN1538773031
EAN9781538773031
PublisherGRAND CENTRAL PUBL
Publication Date2026-06-02
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight1.05 Pounds
Length9.1 Inches
Width6.3 Inches
Height1.3 Inches
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