The Berlin Defence: A Novel by Andy Mack (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Berlin Defence: A Novel by Andy Mack Lothar Hartmann dreams of reaching the big time in chess. Overcoming the mind-games of his opponents at the chessboard is a challenge in itself, but how will he cope when he comes face to face with the political manipulation and oppression of his own corrupt government? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description That afternoon, Lothar sat down opposite Lev Ivanov, and with a furrowed brow, determinedly pushed his Kings pawn forward two squares, punching down the clock as he did so. When Ivanov ventured a Sicilian Defence, Lothar sacrificed first a Knight and then a Rook for a raging attack.Lothar Hartmann dreams of reaching the big time in chess. Overcoming the mind-games of his opponents at the chessboard is a challenge in itself, but how will he cope when he comes face to face with the political manipulation and oppression of his own corrupt government? A tale told with dark humour of love and loss, hopes dashed and regained, it is a window into a world of tactics, psychological warfare and the balance of fate and opportunity, while asking fundamental questions about lifes purpose and moral choices. As Lothar begins to realise that his world is not simply black and white, and that the chess players themselves are pieces, moved across a board to further the reach of East German propaganda, he hatches a plan that defies all expectations. Author Biography Andy Mack was born in 1970, in Bromley, South-East England. A keen chess player from an early age, he has competed three times in the British Chess Championships and achieved the title of FIDE Master. He also plays poker to a high standard, and has written a book entitled Omaha 8 or Better - Winning at Hi-Low Poker. In his professional life, Andy qualified as a Chartered Accountant and is a Director in a large accounting firm. Andy continues to live in South-East England. His favourite European city is Berlin, and The Berlin Defence is his first novel. Table of Contents CONTENTSPROLOGUE – NO ONE IS COMPLETELY ON YOUR SIDE........5PART ONE – THE OPENING................................................... 6PART TWO – THE MIDDLEGAME......................................146PART THREE – THE ENDGAME.........................................224EPILOGUE – ICH BIN EIN BERLINER...............................287 Review "Andy Mack will be well known to many London and Kent chess players. Away from being a strong chess player, he is pretty good at poker and a successful accountant - and now also a novelist. His main protagonist is Lothar Hartmann, an East German Grandmaster who discovers that the world away from the chess board can be far from black and white. Readers should certainly be able to identify with Hartmann in this enjoyable tale of chess, love and loss." CHESS magazine, October 2020 Details ISBN5604177032 Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 5604177032 ISBN-13 9785604177037 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-06-23 Author Andy Mack UK Release Date 2020-06-23 Imprint Limited Liability Company Elk and Ruby Publishing House Country of Publication Russian Federation Pages 291 Publisher Limited Liability Company Elk and Ruby Publishing House Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:128486495;

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