«La reina del ajedrez de Bobby Fischer», de Shernaz Kennedy (tapa dura)

This Bobby Fischer's Chess Queen by Shernaz Kennedy is an English-language hardcover chess book that tells a personal story about Shernaz Kennedy and Bobby Fischer rather than offering a purely technical look at the game.

What the book covers

The story follows Kennedy’s early interest in chess in India and the letter she sent to Fischer after his famous win over Boris Spassky. What began as a simple request for advice grew into a long and unusual connection that remained largely unknown to the public.

The book also presents Fischer from a more personal angle, showing how that relationship helped sustain him through difficult periods and renewed his interest in competition. The result is a chess-related story that is as much about friendship, resilience and distance as it is about the game itself.

Why read it?

This is a strong choice for readers who enjoy chess history, biography and real-life stories. It combines a chess background with a broader human theme: the impact one person can have on the life of another, even across many years.

For readers drawn to books in the spirit of A Beautiful Mind or Amadeus, it offers a similarly personal look at genius, isolation and the stories that often remain untold.

About the author

Shernaz Kennedy is a chess player, coach and writer. She holds the title of Women's International Master, has played in ten U.S. women’s championships and represented the United States at the Chess Olympiad. She also teaches chess in schools across Manhattan.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Author: Shernaz Kennedy
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Page count: 240 pages
• Subject: a personal account connected to Bobby Fischer and chess history