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Katherina asked this question about The Queen's Gambit:
hi, do i need to know anything about chess to read the book? for example do they use proffesional terms within the game, complex tactics descriptions etc?
Andrew Chandler no, but (like the tv series), extra levels of enjoyment are unlocked with more knowledge. The board layout, the moves of the pieces, and a cheatsheet …moreno, but (like the tv series), extra levels of enjoyment are unlocked with more knowledge. The board layout, the moves of the pieces, and a cheatsheet on chess descriptive notation (like Queens Bishop 4) help to visualize the board, but the book is able to give drama and excitement to the games without this knowledge(less)
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The Queen's Gambit
by Walter Tevis
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