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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?
Myrna Gottlieb Mostly I skipped the details of the chess moves during individual games and moved on to when Beth described her feelings about herself, her play and t…moreMostly I skipped the details of the chess moves during individual games and moved on to when Beth described her feelings about herself, her play and the other players. There's enough story to keep readers involved, even those who do not play chess.
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The Queen's Gambit
by Walter Tevis
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