{"product_id":"the-last-ruy-lopez-tales-from-the-royal-game-paperback","title":"The Last Ruy Lopez: Tales from the Royal Game - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexis Levitin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHans Ree\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Delight and Distress of Chess \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe royal game has the power to make one feel elated or disconsolate. This is true whether one plays serious tournament chess or casual chess just for fun. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this collection of 34 short stories, author Alexis Levitin, travel set in hand, takes the reader on a journey across several continents - and even into space - exploring the joys of chess and its effect on the lives of those who play. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the author states in his Introduction, \"...these tales represent the rich weave of our human dilemma, caught as we are between the elegancies of the mind and the urgings of the blood, between reason and passion.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, for at least a little while, put aside your favorite opening or endgame manual, kick back and enjoy some of the finer, enjoyable aspects of chess. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"These elegant stories are a welcome reminder that chess has indeed the power to make us happy.\" - from the Foreword by Hans Ree\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 8.95 x 6.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 20, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765277917472,"sku":"9781949859737","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/751499b986b8c72102f6cb0ead73c22e.webp?v=1780265832","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-last-ruy-lopez-tales-from-the-royal-game-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}