SAPL Adults - Chess on the Brain | St. Albert Public Library

The Queen's Gambit

A Novel

by Tevis, Walter S.

Book - 2003

The basis for the popular Netflix series. The basis for the popular Netflix series. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

https://sapl.kanopy.com/product/magnus

Web Resource

Biography of Magnus Carlsen, who went from bullied 13-year-old to World Chess Champion Biography of Magnus Carlsen, who went from bullied 13-year-old to World Chess Champion Show less

The Queen of Katwe

One Girl's Triumphant Path to Becoming A Chess Champion

by Crothers, Tim

Book - 2016

Ugandan teen becomes country's national champion Ugandan teen becomes country's national champion Show less

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Queen of Katwe

DVD - 2016

Read the book or watch the film! Read the book or watch the film! Show less

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Searching for Bobby Fischer

DVD - 1993

Based on the true story of chess prodigy Josh Watkin Based on the true story of chess prodigy Josh Watkin Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Endgame

Bobby Fischer's Remarkable Rise and Fall-- From America's Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness

by Brady, Frank

Book - 2011

Biography of one of the most well-known names in the chess world. Biography of one of the most well-known names in the chess world. Show less

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Pawn Sacrifice

DVD - 2014

Based on Bobbi Fischer's struggles with genius and madness. Based on Bobbi Fischer's struggles with genius and madness. Show less

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

My 60 Memorable Games

by Fischer, Bobby

Book - 2008

All copies in use. Availability details

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

All the Wrong Moves

A Memoir About Chess, Love, and Ruining Everything

by Chapin, Sasha

Book - 2019

A chronicle of the author's addiction to the game. A chronicle of the author's addiction to the game. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess

by Wolff, Patrick

Book - 2002

Provides basic coverage of all aspects of chess Provides basic coverage of all aspects of chess Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

"How To Play Chess", part of the Great Courses on Kanopy. 24 Episodes

https://sapl.kanopy.com/product/how-play-chess

Web Resource

Access this free resource with your library card. Access this free resource with your library card. Show less

Winning Chess Strategies

by Seirawan, Yasser

Book - 2005

Strategies from the American Chess Grandmaster Strategies from the American Chess Grandmaster Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Chess Player's Bible

Illustrated Strategies for Staying Ahead of the Game

by Eade, James

Book - 2015

Visual guide to the game. Visual guide to the game. Show less

All copies in use. Availability details

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Every Move Must Have A Purpose

Strategies From Chess for Business and Life

by Pandolfini, Bruce

Downloadable Audiobook - 2004

Bruce Pandolfini shows readers how chess principles can be simply and logically applied to any business or life situation. Bruce Pandolfini shows readers how chess principles can be simply and logically applied to any business or life situation. Show less

Instantly available on hoopla

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Queen to play

DVD - 2008

Like "The Queen's Gambit", Hélène discovered a talent and passion for chess. Like "The Queen's Gambit", Hélène discovered a talent and passion for chess. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Chess Machine

A Novel

by Löhr, Robert

Downloadable Audiobook - 2007

Based on a true story of the invention of an unbeatable chess-playing automaton. Based on a true story of the invention of an unbeatable chess-playing automaton. Show less

Instantly available on hoopla

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

From Russia With Love

by Fleming, Ian

Book - 2014

Features Bond villian Kronsteen, SMERSH's chess-playing master planner Features Bond villian Kronsteen, SMERSH's chess-playing master planner Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

From Russia With Love

DVD - 1963

The opening scene of the 1963 movie is a chess duel at the International Grandmasters Championship. The opening scene of the 1963 movie is a chess duel at the International Grandmasters Championship. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

A Novel

by Chabon, Michael

Book - 2007

Detective Meyer Landsman investigates the murder of his neighbour, a former chess prodigy. Detective Meyer Landsman investigates the murder of his neighbour, a former chess prodigy. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Through the Looking-glass

And What Alice Found There

by Carroll, Lewis

eBook - 2015

Alice's journey through the looking-glass follows the rules of a traditional game of chess. Alice's journey through the looking-glass follows the rules of a traditional game of chess. Show less

Instantly available on hoopla

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Through the Looking Glass

by Carroll, Lewis

Downloadable Audiobook - 2015

Instantly available on hoopla

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

by Rowling, J. K.

Book - 2014

The book that introduced us to Wizard's Chess! The book that introduced us to Wizard's Chess! Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf