This book is an original and one-of-a-kind novel. The author has masterfully embedded a novel into all the moves made in an actual past world chess championship match. There are thirty-two nations representing each chess piece. There are over two hundred characters and over fifty military units in this novel. This is truly a novel of international intrigue combining the strategy and tactics inherent in chess into twenty-five days of diplomacy and military action. The actions taken by countries in this novel will surprise the reader over and over again. The military buff is treated to actions on the land, air and sea. The reader who enjoys geopolitics will be satisfied. And of course, anyone who enjoys or has played chess will truly find this book fascinating. This book is a must read