Did You Come Here to Play Chess or to Have Fun?: And other tales from 'Dana blogs ches'

Dana Mackenzie celebrates the joy of chess-the ordinary, everyday chess we amateurs play. He has selected 40 of his favorite posts from his award-winning chess blog, including a diverse mix of stories, philosophical musings, chess improvement tips, and game analysis. In each story, the fun leaps off the page. We attend club nights, team tournaments, and state championships. We are on the road and at the board. We enjoy the company of famous and not-so-famous chess personalities. You will re...