The Lighter Side of Chess – Games, Goofs and Funny Facts – Georg Mohr & Adrian Mikhalchishin

Hardback – 288 pages

Teaser The Lighter Side of Chess – Games, Goofs and Funny Facts – Georg Mohr & Adrian Mikhalchishin

Celebrates chess from a refreshingly humorous perspective
Focuses on the fun, unexpected, and human side of the game

What Makes This Book Unique

Moves beyond serious calculation and tournament pressure
Highlights:
- Blunders and spectacular mistakes
- Bizarre and improbable positions
- Unexpected and comical checkmates
- Memorable moments of chess humor

Entertaining games filled with amusing goofs
Curious and surprising chess facts
Legendary masters caught in embarrassing oversights
Incredible mistakes that defy belief
A reminder that even the greatest players are human

Lighthearted, accessible, and entertaining
Written to make readers smile and laugh
Emphasizes enjoyment over technical depth

How to Enjoy This Book

Ideal for casual reading
Perfect for coffee-table browsing
Great for sharing stories with fellow chess enthusiasts

Who This Book Is For

Seasoned competitors looking for a break from theory
Casual and weekend players
Anyone who loves chess as a source of fun, surprise, and amusement

Chess doesn’t always have to be serious to be brilliant
A joyful tribute to the humor and humanity behind the game ♟️

SKU 9789493435124 Category English Tags chess, facts, fun, Mikhalchishin, Mohr

The Lighter Side of Chess - Games, Goofs and Funny Facts - Georg Mohr & Adrian Mikhalchishin

€45.00

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Description

The Lighter Side of Chess celebrates the game we love from a refreshingly humorous angle. Beyond deep calculations and serious tournament battles lies a world filled with blunders, bizarre positions, unexpected checkmates, and unforgettable moments of human comedy.

Georg and Adrian brought together a delightful collection of entertaining games, amusing goofs, and curious chess facts that reveal just how funny chess can be. From legendary masters caught in embarrassing mistakes to incredible oversights that defy belief, each chapter reminds us that even the greatest players are human—and that laughter is part of the game.

Perfect for casual reading, coffee-table browsing, or sharing with fellow chess enthusiasts, The Lighter Side of Chess is a joyful tribute to chess as a source of fun, surprise, and endless amusement. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a weekend player, this book proves that chess doesn’t always have to be serious to be brilliant. ♟️