
EP 01: WTF is Chess? Basics, Background and the Queen's Gambit
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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
References:
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
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