Episode · Lex Fridman Podcast · 2022-08-27

Books mentioned on #315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time

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Magnus Carlsen is the highest-rated chess player in history and widely considered to be the greatest chess player of all time. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Shopify: https://shopify.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

1. 

   The Queen's gambit

   Walter S. Tevis · at 14:10

   The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis is a critically acclaimed novel following the life of Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy navigating personal struggles and the male-dominated world of competitive chess.

   Discussed

   “[Laughter] So what is it, Queen's Gambit on the ceiling?”

   Speaker #315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time 2022-08-27 Listen at 14:10

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library
2. 

   Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess

   Bobby Fischer · at 1:37:53

   Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Bobby Fischer is a classic instructional chess book designed to help players improve their tactical vision and strategic thinking through guided problem-solving.

   Discussed

   “I love chess books; I’ll read anything, and I find it interesting.”

   Speaker #315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time 2022-08-27 Listen at 1:37:53

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library