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Paul

About Me

Hi, I'm a writer whose work explores the relationship between genius, madness, obsession, and creativity. My most recent book is King's Gambit: A Son, a Father, and the World's Most Dangerous Game . It is part memoir (how I took up chess as a child to distract myself from troubles in my family) and part a deep look at the insanely competitive world of championship chess. Please check out my Web site and my blog there.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

curious readers; contorted minds; deviant thinkers.

My Blog

Triskaidekaphobia

Friends,In honor of Friday the 13th, I was on "All ThingsConsidered" talking about triskaidekaphobia.  You can hearthe piece (just click "Listen") here: http://www.npr.org/templates/..story/story.php?...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:24:00 GMT

Check out this event: Kings Gambit Book Signing

Hosted By: Barnes & NobleWhen: Tuesday Sep 25, 2007 at 7:00 PMWhere: Barnes and Noble4 Astor PlaceNew York, NY 10001United StatesDescription:Barnes & Noble Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 03:45:00 GMT

Female Counterplay in Chess

Bobby Fischer, the unrestrained World Chess Champion in 1972, once said, "They're all weak, all women. They're stupid compared to men. They shouldn't play chess, you know. They're like beginners. ...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:07:00 GMT

The Inmates Won at Chess

Chess is a great game because it does not discriminate against the socially challenged. Insanity, in fact, is not incompatible with strong chess playing. In 1884, the Cambridge University chess team...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:23:00 GMT