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This Masters of Technique: Mongoose Press Anthology is an English-language hardcover anthology of contemporary chess short stories for readers who want to explore chess as literature as well as a psychological subject.

What this book is about

The collection brings together twelve short stories centred on the royal game. That makes it a rare kind of chess book: instead of manuals or game collections, it presents chess through fiction and narrative.

The selected pieces focus on the psychological side of chess and on the game’s wider metaphorical meaning. As a result, the book can appeal both to experienced players and to readers looking for well-written fiction with an intellectual edge.

Why it stands out

This is not a training book or a collection of annotated games. It treats chess as a subject for tension, character and human relationships, which gives the anthology a different place on the shelf from most chess titles. It can also make a thoughtful gift for a chess player who enjoys literary fiction.

Key details

• Language: English
• Format: hardcover
• Page count: 256
• Content: anthology of contemporary chess short stories
• Number of stories: 12
• Focus: chess as a literary and psychological theme
• Not a: manual or collection of games