Hobbies & Leisure Books

Rebel Queen The Cold War Misogyny And The Making Of A Grandmaster Susan Polgar Publishing 0610

Born into a poor Jewish family in Cold War-era Budapest, Susan Polgar faced many challenges, from a lack of resources to a sexist environment and fierce anti-Semitism. However, her father believed...

Born into a poor Jewish family in Cold War-era Budapest, Susan Polgar faced many challenges, from a lack of resources to a sexist environment and fierce anti-Semitism. However, her father believed that geniuses are not born but made, so he ensured her success in an unlikely field: chess. At the age of 4, she won her first tournament. By 15, she was the best...

See full description See full description

Top specs

  • Release Date 3/2025
  • Number of pages Number of pages 320
  • Cover Cover Hardcover
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2025
  • Publisher Publisher Grand Central
  • See all
Genre: Games Chess
33 13
34 Coins 34 Coins
Delivery Wed, 02 Sep - Tue, 08 Sep
4,50 € shipping cost
Sent from Greece
From Book Odyssey 4.9 (24)
Greece
10 pieces
See Books on the page of Book Odyssey
What if I change my mind?

No problem, as long as it's within 14 days. We'll come pick it up or you can choose the Skroutz Point that suits you, completely free for up to 2 times per year, and we'll refund your money. Get Skroutz Plus to enjoy unlimited free returns.

Learn more about invoicing

Description

Description

Born into a poor Jewish family in Cold War-era Budapest, Susan Polgar faced many challenges, from a lack of resources to a sexist environment and fierce anti-Semitism. However, her father believed that geniuses are not born but made, so he ensured her success in an unlikely field: chess. At the age of 4, she won her first tournament. By 15, she was the best female player in the world and became the first woman to hold the title of Grandmaster, the highest title in chess. Her victories and accolades were accompanied by tremendous mental and social upheavals, as her fame brought difficulties, including sabotage and state terrorism. REBEL QUEEN is her autobiography, offering a rare glimpse behind the curtains of chess and featuring some of the game's most legendary characters. It is a narrative that transcends chess, the story of a genius who was considered a second-class citizen from birth, who surprised everyone despite facing many difficulties. It is an incredible story of an underdog, as lived by herself.

Manufacturer

See full description

Specifications

Specifications

Publisher
Grand Central
Language
English
Subtitle
-
Cover
Hardcover
Number of Pages
320
Release Date
3/2025
Publication Date
2025
Dimensions
15.9x23.5 cm
Award
-
ISBN-13
9781538757291

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

See all specifications
Questions

Questions

Do you have a question about the product?

1 user has this product and can help you

Ask for the product

Description & Specifications

Born into a poor Jewish family in Cold War-era Budapest, Susan Polgar faced many challenges, from a lack of resources to a sexist environment and fierce anti-Semitism. However, her father believed that geniuses are not born but made, so he ensured her success in an unlikely field: chess. At the age of 4, she won her first tournament. By 15, she was the best female player in the world and became the first woman to hold the title of Grandmaster, the highest title in chess. Her victories and accolades were accompanied by tremendous mental and social upheavals, as her fame brought difficulties, including sabotage and state terrorism. REBEL QUEEN is her autobiography, offering a rare glimpse behind the curtains of chess and featuring some of the game's most legendary characters. It is a narrative that transcends chess, the story of a genius who was considered a second-class citizen from birth, who surprised everyone despite facing many difficulties. It is an incredible story of an underdog, as lived by herself.

Manufacturer

Publisher
Grand Central
Language
English
Subtitle
-
Cover
Hardcover
Number of Pages
320
Release Date
3/2025
Publication Date
2025
Dimensions
15.9x23.5 cm
Award
-
ISBN-13
9781538757291

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

33,13 €
4,50 €   shipping cost