The royal game
Book • 1942
The Royal Game, also known as Chess Story, is a novella by Stefan Zweig that delves into themes of obsession, the human mind, and psychological torment.
The story is set on an ocean liner traveling from New York to Buenos Aires and revolves around a chess match between the world champion Mirko Czentovic and a mysterious passenger known as Dr. B. Dr. B's knowledge of chess was developed during his oppressive experiences in Gestapo detention, where he survived by replaying chess matches in his mind.
The novella is a searing examination of the power of the mind and the evil it can do, serving as an allegory for the contest between totalitarian will and the intellectual culture of pre-war Germany.
It is a gripping psychological suspense that explores profound isolation, madness, and the will to survive under extreme conditions.
The story is set on an ocean liner traveling from New York to Buenos Aires and revolves around a chess match between the world champion Mirko Czentovic and a mysterious passenger known as Dr. B. Dr. B's knowledge of chess was developed during his oppressive experiences in Gestapo detention, where he survived by replaying chess matches in his mind.
The novella is a searing examination of the power of the mind and the evil it can do, serving as an allegory for the contest between totalitarian will and the intellectual culture of pre-war Germany.
It is a gripping psychological suspense that explores profound isolation, madness, and the will to survive under extreme conditions.
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