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Random House Children’s Books will publish HOW A KING PLAYS, a book of chess tips and strategies by eleven-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell this fall, it was announced by Tom Russell, Vice President & Publisher of Reference and Workbooks at RHCB. The book will be published on November 9, 2021. Russell acquired world rights and will edit the project alongside Brett J. Wright, Senior Editor.
HOW A KING PLAYS is a stylish and compact book featuring 64 different tips (one for each square on the chessboard) with ideas and strategies to help chess enthusiasts of all levels strengthen their game skills. An author introduction, inspirational quotes from chess greats, and a glossary of chess terms help round out this hip reference book.
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Though I’ve never been the most incredible player, I’ve always loved chess. It was a staple in my household growing up my parents owned multiple boards of varying shapes and sizes, from a standard wooden set to a magnetic, foldable board for car rides to a mini plastic one bundled in with other strategy games like checkers and backgammon. I played often with my dad and sister, while also challenging bots online. While I never played competitively through school or a club, I’ve continued to play on a casual basis over the years, challenging friends at bars or sparring in blitz matches with players all over the world India, Romania