Nesmrtelná hra - Historie šachu – Shenk David (2022)

Two players, thirty-two pieces, sixty-four squares. And hundreds of years of history, thought, and fascination. Chess is all around us. Whether it's a checkered pattern, a plethora of phrases like 'think a few moves ahead' or 'stalemate', the obvious connection between chess and intelligence, or the growing popularity of the game itself — chess represents an inseparable part of Western culture and society. Throughout its long and intricate history, this game, simple in its rules yet complex in its execution, has influenced philosophy, art, and politics, and continues to fascinate millions of players around the world. The Immortal Game tells its history from its origins in ancient Persia through its remarkable journey across medieval Europe to today’s grandmasters battling artificial intelligence. It is also the story of one legendary game from the nineteenth century, referred to as the 'Immortal Game', and the destructive addiction that chess can evoke in people. The Immortal Game is a love letter to this game of games and a ticket to the colorful and unexpected world that lies behind the sixty-four squares.