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The Moves That Matter

A Chess Grandmaster on the Game of Life

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Bloomsbury presents The Moves that Matter written and read by Jonathan Rowson.

'A powerfully unconventional and mind-expanding book ... A generous, nuanced and witty meditation on confronting the challenges life throws at us all' Oliver Burkeman, author of The Antidote

Refined and perfected throughout human history, chess has long been a touchstone for shrewd tacticians and master strategists. But enfolded within this ancient game can be found a singularly resonant metaphor for the challenges, thrills and setbacks that fill our lives with meaning and complexity.

Jonathan Rowson’s competitive success as a Grandmaster and his work as a philosopher of public policy have given him a unique perspective on why the great game is more important than ever for understanding the conflicts and uncertainties of the modern world. In sixty-four witty and addictive vignettes, Rowson takes us on a tour of life where everything is at play – an exhilarating journey from the aesthetics of cyborgs to the psychology of gang violence, the joys of parenting to the ultimate endgame of death. Chess emerges as a rich and endlessly evocative way of thinking about the desires that shape the world around us.

The Moves That Matter celebrates the redeeming power of intense concentration, while offering a humane and compassionate account of our interdependence and need for community. Jonathan Rowson reveals, one move at a time, what it means to love, think or care deeply in the intricate game of life.©2019 Jonathan Rowson (P)2019 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Meditation Philosophy Spirituality Game Witty
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This book is honestly more about philosophy than chess. Or rather, it is life as seen through the prism of chess. And it is very enjoyable. 64 essays spanning a wide range of subjects, I honestly wish I’d found this book early.

Such a well thought-out book!!!

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Jonathan tells interesting and important stories that relate to life in general.

A few chapters missed for me personally, but this is a strong life-philosophy book that is fun to consume.

Brilliant chess player is also generally smart

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First, the author has done a great job of reading for the audio book version.
Second, there's some interesting non-chess stuff here and there.
Third, there are some cabal zombie talking points here and there.
And fourth, the chess related content is interesting.

Sort of a chess book

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