THE CHESS REVOLUTION: UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF AN ANCIENT GAME IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Despite being 1500 years old chess has never been more relevant than it is today. The Chess Revolution explores chess as a cultural phenomenon from its biggest stars and most dramatic moments to the impact of the internet and AIChess as it turns out isn't just one of the greatest games ever devised. It has inspired writers painters and filmmakers and was a secret mover behind technical revolutions like artificial intelligence that are transforming society. In The Chess Revolution the acclaimed Chess.com journalist Peter Doggers reveals how computers and the Internet have further strengthened the timeless magic of chess in the digital era leading to a new peak in popularity and cultural relevance.