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Mar 2021
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EP 01: WTF is Chess? Basics, Background ...

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Chess is the perfect example of a zero-sum game and it's arguably never been more popular.

In this episode, Nick and Chris answer the question: What is Chess?

Learn more about this episode: https://www.gametheorypod.com/post/wtf-is-chess

 

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Garry Kasparov Masterclass https://bit.ly/38DXYzM

'My System' by Aron Nimzowitschb https://amzn.to/3rNYPVZ

'Pawn Power in Chess' by Hans Kmoch https://amzn.to/38Bqu50

Chess.com Queen's Gambit Review http://bit.ly/3bJ02Zi

 

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