Interregnum : Inside the Grueling and Glamorous Battle to Become the Next King of Chess

Interregnum by Jordan Himelfarb – Inside the Battle to Become the Next King of Chess

Follow the race for the world chess title with Interregnum by Jordan Himelfarb, a chronicle of brilliant, eccentric grandmasters chasing the crown.

When Magnus Carlsen announced he would not defend his title again, the rest of the elite saw their chance. This book follows them around the world as they fight for it.

About This Book

It's a story of millennial greats running out of time and teenage prodigies who refuse to wait their turn, with triumph and heartbreak, ambition and anxiety on every page.

Part sports chronicle, part character study, it also shows an ancient game enjoying a remarkable resurgence, shaped by a generation of extremely online players.

What You'll Discover

• The race to succeed Magnus Carlsen as world champion
• Portraits of eccentric, brilliant top grandmasters
• The tension between veteran players and young prodigies
• The pressure, ambition and heartbreak behind elite chess
• How online culture is changing an ancient game

Perfect For

• Chess fans and serious players
• Readers who are curious about chess but not experts
• Lovers of sports writing and character-driven narrative
• Anyone who enjoys stories of struggle and intellectual triumph

Why You'll Love This Book

Interregnum turns a quiet board game into high drama. Whether you live for chess or have never played, Jordan Himelfarb's account of the fight for the throne is lively and engaging.