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Finding Genius: Chess - Life Lessons From the Board

by Richard Jacobs ...

Narrated by Newton Lusambili ...

Unabridged

16 min

Amidst an uncertain world in constant flux, it’s easy to see the value of the chess player’s special skills: thinking ahead, taking preparatory moves, maintaining deep concentration, thinking outside themselves, and staying goal-oriented.These skills are not easily acquired; they require consistent effort, practice, mental discipline, and patience. However, these skills are essential for success ... Read more

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Amidst an uncertain world in constant flux, it’s easy to see the value of the chess player’s special skills: thinking ahead, taking preparatory moves, maintaining deep concentration, thinking outside themselves, and staying goal-oriented.These skills are not easily acquired; they require consistent effort, practice, mental discipline, and patience. However, these skills are essential for success
... Read more
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Chess Queens

The True Story of a Chess Champion and the Greatest Female Players of All Time

by Jennifer Shahade ...

Narrated by Jennifer Shahade ...

Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

For fans of The Queen's Gambit**, this is the real life story of a female chess champion travelling the world to compete in a male-**dominated sport with the most famous players of all time.Jennifer Shahade, a two-time US women's chess champion, spent her teens and twenties travelling the world playing chess. Tournaments have taken her from Istanbul to Moscow, and introduced her to players from ... Read more

$31.49 CAD

For fans of The Queen's Gambit**, this is the real life story of a female chess champion travelling the world to compete in a male-**dominated sport with the most famous players of all time.Jennifer Shahade, a two-time US women's chess champion, spent her teens and twenties travelling the world playing chess. Tournaments have taken her from Istanbul to Moscow, and introduced her to players from
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Шахматы. Для тех, кто хочет все успеть

by Коллектив авторов ...

Narrated by Петр Каледин ...

Series series Энциклопедия быстрых знаний
Unabridged

3 hours 17 min

Игра дипломатов, королей и императоров завоевала весь мир! 64 клетки, 32 фигуры, два игрока — и миллиарды возможных партий. История шахмат — это история выдающихся умов и ярких побед, гениальных тактических приемов, хитроумных ловушек, интриг и тонкой психологической борьбы. Эта книга научит вас планировать партию, выстраивать тактику и анализировать ходы великих шахматистов. Вы разберетесь в ... Read more

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Игра дипломатов, королей и императоров завоевала весь мир! 64 клетки, 32 фигуры, два игрока — и миллиарды возможных партий. История шахмат — это история выдающихся умов и ярких побед, гениальных тактических приемов, хитроумных ловушек, интриг и тонкой психологической борьбы. Эта книга научит вас планировать партию, выстраивать тактику и анализировать ходы великих шахматистов. Вы разберетесь в
... Read more
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Россия на 64 клетках. История великих шахматных чемпионов

by Илья Васильев, Айнулова Эльмира, Аркадий Фатеев, Владимир Линдер ...

Narrated by Александр Слуцкий ...

Series series Шахматный клуб
Unabridged

9 hours 27 min

Книга создана «по мотивам» популярного документального сериала «Россия на 64 клетках. История чемпионов». Среди ее героев — А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов и другие знаменитые отечественные шахматисты. Эта аудиокнига – увлекательная история о выдающихся советских и российских шахматистах. Героями книги станут А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов, Я. Непомнящий и другие. Каждая ... Read more

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Книга создана «по мотивам» популярного документального сериала «Россия на 64 клетках. История чемпионов». Среди ее героев — А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов и другие знаменитые отечественные шахматисты. Эта аудиокнига – увлекательная история о выдающихся советских и российских шахматистах. Героями книги станут А. Алехин, М. Ботвинник, М. Таль, А. Карпов, Я. Непомнящий и другие. Каждая
... Read more
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Dark Squares

How Chess Saved My Life

by Danny Rensch ...

Narrated by Danny Rensch ...

Unabridged

11 hours 59 min

In this “heart-breaking, hilarious, ultimately transcendent” (Jeannette Walls) memoir, International Master and Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch describes his upbringing in an abusive cult – and how chess ended up saving his lifeBorn into the Church of Immortal Consciousness, Danny Rensch spent his childhood navigating the isolated confines of a cult. Despite psychological manipulation, physical ... Read more

$32.39 CAD

In this “heart-breaking, hilarious, ultimately transcendent” (Jeannette Walls) memoir, International Master and Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch describes his upbringing in an abusive cult – and how chess ended up saving his lifeBorn into the Church of Immortal Consciousness, Danny Rensch spent his childhood navigating the isolated confines of a cult. Despite psychological manipulation, physical
... Read more
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Rebel Queen

The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster

by Susan Polgar ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

12 hours 49 min

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess ... Read more

$37.79 CAD

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.Born to a poor Jewish family in Cold War Budapest, Susan Polgar would emerge as the one of the greatest female chess
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The Immortal Game

A History of Chess

by David Shenk ...

Narrated by Rick Adamson ...

Abridged

6 hours 10 min

A surprising, charming, and ever-fascinating history of the seemingly simple game that has had a profound effect on societies the world over.Why has one game, alone among the thousands of games invented and played throughout human history, not only survived but thrived within every culture it has touched? What is it about its thirty-two figurative pieces, moving about its sixty-four black and ... Read more

$18.90 CAD

A surprising, charming, and ever-fascinating history of the seemingly simple game that has had a profound effect on societies the world over.Why has one game, alone among the thousands of games invented and played throughout human history, not only survived but thrived within every culture it has touched? What is it about its thirty-two figurative pieces, moving about its sixty-four black and
... Read more
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Transform Your Mindset: Unleash Your Inner Genius Today

"Transform your thinking! Experience dynamic audio lessons crafted to unleash your inner genius for a brighter future."

by Lysander Vesperstone ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 38 min

Transform Your Mindset: Unleash Your Inner Genius TodayAre you eager to advance in your career and deepen your understanding to unlock your full potential?Searching for a thorough guide that equips you with everything you need to discover limitless possibilities within yourself?Look no further!This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for enhancing your mindset, applying new skills, a... ... Read more

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Transform Your Mindset: Unleash Your Inner Genius TodayAre you eager to advance in your career and deepen your understanding to unlock your full potential?Searching for a thorough guide that equips you with everything you need to discover limitless possibilities within yourself?Look no further!This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for enhancing your mindset, applying new skills, a...
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Checkmate

Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess

by Ben Mezrich ...

Narrated by Adam Verner ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face ... Read more

$29.69 CAD

**"The best black-and-white drama this side of Chess on Broadway." - Vanity FairFrom the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House comes the cinematic true story about the biggest scandal in modern chess.**In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face
... Read more
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Gambito de dama (Castellano)

by Walter Tevis ...

Narrated by Paula Iwasaki ...

Unabridged

9 hours 58 min

La serie de hoy. El libro del momento. El personaje de tu vida.El libro en el que se inspira la miniserie más vista de la historia de Netflix, ganadora del EMMY 2021 y del Globo de Oro 2021 a la mejor miniserie.«Walter Tevis ha recuperado el lugar que nunca debió perder [...] y ha provocado una insólita fiebre por el ajedrez. [...] Jaque mate.»Ismael Marinero, El Mundo«Un libro que releo cada ... Read more

$26.09 CAD

La serie de hoy. El libro del momento. El personaje de tu vida.El libro en el que se inspira la miniserie más vista de la historia de Netflix, ganadora del EMMY 2021 y del Globo de Oro 2021 a la mejor miniserie.«Walter Tevis ha recuperado el lugar que nunca debió perder [...] y ha provocado una insólita fiebre por el ajedrez. [...] Jaque mate.»Ismael Marinero, El Mundo«Un libro que releo cada
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Playing Chess With God

Finding Purpose, Power, and Presence One Move at a Time

by Carlos Meneses ...

Unabridged

1 hour 39 min

In this philosophical tome, chess is an allegory for life's labyrinth, where providence and free will entwine in an intricate dance. Each piece embodies virtues and lessons, guiding readers on a spiritual odyssey from self-discovery to enlightened leadership. This text delves into the symbiosis of destiny and choice, inviting contemplation and growth. It offers not a blueprint for victory but a ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this philosophical tome, chess is an allegory for life's labyrinth, where providence and free will entwine in an intricate dance. Each piece embodies virtues and lessons, guiding readers on a spiritual odyssey from self-discovery to enlightened leadership. This text delves into the symbiosis of destiny and choice, inviting contemplation and growth. It offers not a blueprint for victory but a
... Read more
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Bobby Fischer Goes to War

The True Story of How the Soviets Lost t

by David Edmonds, John Eidinow ...

Narrated by Sam Tsoutsouvas ...

Abridged

11 hours 55 min

In the summer of 1972, with a presidential crisis stirring in the United States and the cold war at a pivotal point, two men -- the Soviet world chess champion Boris Spassky and his American challenger Bobby Fischer -- met in the most notorious chess match of all time. Their showdown in Reykjavik, Iceland, held the world spellbound for two months with reports of psychological warfare, ultimatums, ... Read more

$33.29 CAD

In the summer of 1972, with a presidential crisis stirring in the United States and the cold war at a pivotal point, two men -- the Soviet world chess champion Boris Spassky and his American challenger Bobby Fischer -- met in the most notorious chess match of all time. Their showdown in Reykjavik, Iceland, held the world spellbound for two months with reports of psychological warfare, ultimatums,
... Read more
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Queen's Move

A Memoir

by Judit Polgár ...

Unabridged

13 hours

The extraordinary, inspiring, and enthralling life story of the legendary grandmaster Judit Polgar, the greatest female chess player of all timeIn 1976, Judit Polgar was born in communist Hungary. Her family did not have much money, and her father had unconventional ideas about education and about the nature genius. He believed genius was entirely the product of nurture. Nature had nothing to do ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

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The extraordinary, inspiring, and enthralling life story of the legendary grandmaster Judit Polgar, the greatest female chess player of all timeIn 1976, Judit Polgar was born in communist Hungary. Her family did not have much money, and her father had unconventional ideas about education and about the nature genius. He believed genius was entirely the product of nurture. Nature had nothing to do
... Read more
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Chess Tactics & Move Prediction

Beginners Guide to Strategies and Basics Opening and Closing Tactics! Learn How to Visualize the Game and Predict Your Opponent’s Intentions!

by Magnus Fisher ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 15 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Master Chess with "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction"!♟️ New to chess and unsure how to use pawns, rooks, knights, and queens effectively? "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction" is your ultimate beginner's guide to improving your skills and understanding the game. Learn the Basics and Beyond: Unravel the mysteries of chess pros and grandmasters. This guide ... Read more

$20.91 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Master Chess with "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction"!♟️ New to chess and unsure how to use pawns, rooks, knights, and queens effectively? "CHESS Tactics & Move Prediction" is your ultimate beginner's guide to improving your skills and understanding the game. Learn the Basics and Beyond: Unravel the mysteries of chess pros and grandmasters. This guide
... Read more
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How a King Plays

64 Chess Tips from a Kid Champion

by Oliver Boydell ...

Narrated by Oliver Boydell ...

Unabridged

1 hour 32 min

For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills.Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays.At only 11 ... Read more

$13.50 CAD

For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills.Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays.At only 11
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The Grandmaster

Magnus Carlsen and the Match That Made Chess Great Again

by Brin-Jonathan Butler ...

Narrated by Jacques Roy ...

Unabridged

5 hours 59 min

“A bravura performance…An entertaining book” (Kirkus Reviews) about the dramatic 2016 World Chess Championship between Norway’s Magnus Carlsen and Russia’s Sergey Karjakin, which mirrored the world’s geopolitical unrest and rekindled a global fascination with the sport.The first week of November 2016, hundreds of people descended on New York City’s South Street Seaport to watch the World Chess ... Read more

$24.29 CAD

“A bravura performance…An entertaining book” (Kirkus Reviews) about the dramatic 2016 World Chess Championship between Norway’s Magnus Carlsen and Russia’s Sergey Karjakin, which mirrored the world’s geopolitical unrest and rekindled a global fascination with the sport.The first week of November 2016, hundreds of people descended on New York City’s South Street Seaport to watch the World Chess
... Read more
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Der var engang en krig

by Morteza Seighali ...

Narrated by Erik Kempf ...

Unabridged

43 min

”’Nu sætter jeg springeren der,og hvis han ikke trækker sin konge,åbner jeg for min løbermed næste træk.Så skak, og skakmat.’Lasse siger det for sig selv, mens han retter på sine briller med den ene hånd og tager den hvide brik med den anden.Han ser igen på skakbrættet og venter spændt på sin modstander.”Lasse er ked af, at hans far og mor er gået fra hinanden. Derfor er han heller ikke glad, da ... Read more

$7.19 CAD

”’Nu sætter jeg springeren der,og hvis han ikke trækker sin konge,åbner jeg for min løbermed næste træk.Så skak, og skakmat.’Lasse siger det for sig selv, mens han retter på sine briller med den ene hånd og tager den hvide brik med den anden.Han ser igen på skakbrættet og venter spændt på sin modstander.”Lasse er ked af, at hans far og mor er gået fra hinanden. Derfor er han heller ikke glad, da
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All the Wrong Moves

A Memoir About Chess, Love, and Ruining Everything

by Sasha Chapin ...

Narrated by Sasha Chapin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

An enthralling journey into the world of chess--a story of heartbreak, obsession, failure, and the hunger for greatnessSasha Chapin is a victim of chess. Like countless amateurs before him--Albert Einstein, Humphrey Bogart, Marcel Duchamp--the game has consumed his life and his mind. First captivated by it as a member of his high school chess club, his passion was rekindled during an accidental ... Read more

$18.00 CAD

An enthralling journey into the world of chess--a story of heartbreak, obsession, failure, and the hunger for greatnessSasha Chapin is a victim of chess. Like countless amateurs before him--Albert Einstein, Humphrey Bogart, Marcel Duchamp--the game has consumed his life and his mind. First captivated by it as a member of his high school chess club, his passion was rekindled during an accidental
... Read more
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Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game

A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess

by Oliver Stevens ...

Narrated by Oliver Stevens ...

Unabridged

3 hours 15 min

For anyone interested in learning the game of chess, "Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess" is an ideal place to start. With a straightforward, methodical approach, this extensive tutorial aims to demystify the game and make it approachable for novices. Starting with an introduction to the chessboard and the distinct moves ... Read more

$20.20 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

For anyone interested in learning the game of chess, "Chess for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of the Game: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Playing Chess" is an ideal place to start. With a straightforward, methodical approach, this extensive tutorial aims to demystify the game and make it approachable for novices. Starting with an introduction to the chessboard and the distinct moves
... Read more
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How to Win at Chess:

Strategies and Tactics for Beginners to Advanced Players (Master Openings, Middlegame Planning, and Endgame Techniques)

by Weston Clark ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How to Win at ChessStrategies and Tactics for Beginners to Advanced PlayersChess is more than a game—it’s a battle of the mind, a test of patience, and a path to mastery. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book will provide you with the essential strategies, tactical techniques, and winning principles needed to ... Read more

$13.50 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How to Win at ChessStrategies and Tactics for Beginners to Advanced PlayersChess is more than a game—it’s a battle of the mind, a test of patience, and a path to mastery. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book will provide you with the essential strategies, tactical techniques, and winning principles needed to
... Read more
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Online-Schach für Amateur- und Hobbyspieler

2. aktualisierte Auflage

by Stefan Breuer, Stefan Breuer ...

Narrated by Stefan Breuer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 28 min

Schach im Internet boomt! Millionen Amateur- und Hobbyspielern spielen Schach online rund um die Uhr, kämpfen in Turnieren um Sieg und Ranglistenpunkte. Auch Welt- und Großmeister nutzen immer mehr diese neue Form des Schachspielens. Stefan Breuer, selbst passionierter Amateurspieler und Arena Grandmaster (AGM), beleuchtet die verschiedenen Aspekte des Online-Schachs und spart auch Themen wie den ... Read more

$5.88 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Schach im Internet boomt! Millionen Amateur- und Hobbyspielern spielen Schach online rund um die Uhr, kämpfen in Turnieren um Sieg und Ranglistenpunkte. Auch Welt- und Großmeister nutzen immer mehr diese neue Form des Schachspielens. Stefan Breuer, selbst passionierter Amateurspieler und Arena Grandmaster (AGM), beleuchtet die verschiedenen Aspekte des Online-Schachs und spart auch Themen wie den
... Read more
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Chess Opening Names - Volume 1

by Nathan Rose ...

Narrated by Nathan Rose ...

Unabridged

4 hours 53 min

The people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You probably know the names already: the Sicilian Defense, the Ruy Lopez, the French Defense, the Caro-Kann, the Benoni, the London System, the Scandinavian Defense and so on.But most chess players don't know WHY the openings are called what they are. The tales are ... Read more

$17.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You probably know the names already: the Sicilian Defense, the Ruy Lopez, the French Defense, the Caro-Kann, the Benoni, the London System, the Scandinavian Defense and so on.But most chess players don't know WHY the openings are called what they are. The tales are
... Read more
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De partizaan

In het spionnenspel telt elke zet

by Patrick Worrall ...

Narrated by Jamie Grant ...

Unabridged

13 hours 47 min

De partizaan van Patrick Worrall is dé historische spionagethriller die je meesleept van Cambridge tot in de groezelige krochten van Moskou, van het oostfront in de Tweede Wereldoorlog tot de bloedstollende Koude Oorlog. Yulia en Michael, twee jonge wonderkinderen aan weerszijden van het IJzeren Gordijn, ontmoeten elkaar op een schaaktoernooi in Londen. Ze weten het nog niet, maar ze staan op het ... Read more

$38.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

De partizaan van Patrick Worrall is dé historische spionagethriller die je meesleept van Cambridge tot in de groezelige krochten van Moskou, van het oostfront in de Tweede Wereldoorlog tot de bloedstollende Koude Oorlog. Yulia en Michael, twee jonge wonderkinderen aan weerszijden van het IJzeren Gordijn, ontmoeten elkaar op een schaaktoernooi in Londen. Ze weten het nog niet, maar ze staan op het
... Read more
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A Knight Without a Castle

A Story of Resilience and Hope

by Robert Katende ...

Narrated by Albert Mensah ...

Unabridged

6 hours 40 min

Robert Katende, named an African Ambassador to the Obama Foundation and voted the most influential man in Uganda by New Hope Newspaper.Once too poor to afford the rat poison with which he planned to take his own life, Robert’s legacy tells an astonishing true story of resilience and hope. His work was made famous in the Disney movie Queen of Katwe, a biographical drama about a 13-year-old girl who ... Read more

$28.94 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Robert Katende, named an African Ambassador to the Obama Foundation and voted the most influential man in Uganda by New Hope Newspaper.Once too poor to afford the rat poison with which he planned to take his own life, Robert’s legacy tells an astonishing true story of resilience and hope. His work was made famous in the Disney movie Queen of Katwe, a biographical drama about a 13-year-old girl who
... Read more

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