Game of the Gods .

Italian novelist Maurensig spins an intriguing historical narrative of Indian chess master Malik Mir Sultan Khan (19031966)Maurensigs tragic tale of genius and destiny duly salvages a forgotten hero. Publishers Weekly

In 1930s British India, a humble servant learns the art of chaturanga, the ancient Eastern ancestor of chess. His natural talent soon catches the attention of the maharaja, who introduces him to the Western version of the game. Brought to England as the princes pawn, Malik becomes a chess legend, winning the world championship and humiliating the British colonialists. His skills as a refined strategist eventually drag him into a strange game of warfare with far-reaching consequences. Inspired by the unlikely true story of chess master Malik Mir Sultan Khan, Game of the Gods is a fascinating tale of karma and destiny, by the author of the multimillion-copy bestseller The Lneburg Variation.

Authors: Paolo Maurensig, translated by Anne Milano Appel

Date: 2021

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Format: EPUB

Pages: 1

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Language: English

ISBN / ASIN: 1642860433

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